The Straits Budget, 12 June 1968
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Title Section40 1968-06-12 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U.K.. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 817 KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 12, 1968. Price 40 Cent* (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 1110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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Advertisement172 1968-06-12 1 wm ■m y N > m «V«’ m mi i < t j>v*h NNR I If you know Singapore, you'll certainly recognise this landmark —the main Singapore office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. What you may not know is that The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a leading172 words
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555 1968-06-12 2 LLOYD FERNANDO - LLOYD FERNANDO Professor of English University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur WITH reference to the M review of Twenty Two Malaysian Btorles (BT., June 3 I’m afraid Mr. Wong’s “I’m a plain man, I am” pose simply won’t do. He Is to be applLuded, certainly,555 words
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Article217 1968-06-12 2 HIEW SIEW NAM - HIEW SIEW NAM Ag. Director of Public Works Singapore VOUR report (S.T. May 24, quoted Mr. Milton 1 Tan, Chairman of the I'ational Safety First Council, as saying that th. present island wide tree planting campaign wa being overdone and that this led to obscuring f217 words
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Article49 1968-06-12 2 A. G VALBERG - A. G VALBERG Superintendent Hawkers Department. PubMc Health Divis’on Singapore I REFER to S. H Chew’s complaint on record sellers In paslr malam.’ Would Mr Chew contact me (Tel. No. 511U41) on any week day and make available certain details so that appropriate action can be taken49 words
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Article101 1968-06-12 2 ABDUL RAHMAN B IBRAHIM - ABDUL RAHMAN B IBRAHIM Chairman CUEPACS Liaison Comm'ttee Negri Sembilan ‘TAX Payer’ Seremban (S.T. Jan 1) was talking nonsense when he said “At Government offices we see cars like mushrooms and these belong to people who say thev are not paid enough and In their homes101 words
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Article380 1968-06-12 2 ANOTHER TAXPAYER - ANOTHER TAXPAYER Petaling Jaya rpHE Sufflan Report is A not on sale to the public and the Treasury has given no detailed ex. planation of how It arrives at a figure of $lOO million as the cost of the increases. Nevertheless, the question is not whether380 words
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238 1968-06-12 2 WILLIAM CHENG - WILLIAM CHENG tor Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education. Singapore. \yiTH reference to the letter “Language Teaching” (S.T May 24), 1 would like to point out that if “Mini Expert” got “practically nothing’ from the course on the teaching of English as a second lenguage, his experience238 words
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Article88 1968-06-12 2 LINGUIST - LINGUIST Singapore AT a recent meeting, the Minister of Education expressed disappointment over the results of Chinese in English schools It would appear that a complete overhaul In both syllabus and teaching methods Is required in the teaching of Chinese as a second language rather than88 words
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Article677 1968-06-12 3 —Straits Times, June 1 No newspaper has had space enough to publish more than a summary of the report of the Royal Commission on Salaries, but the main recommendations, and the Government’s statement, are sufficient on which to base a reasonable opinion. There are over two hundred pages—Straits Times, June 1 - 677 words
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Article496 1968-06-12 3 —Straits Times. June 5 There has been time enough and contacts enough since mid-January when the British decision to pull out from the bases in 1971 was announced, for the Commonwealth defence talks in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to have real meaning. No planning decisions are likely to—Straits Times. June 5 - 496 words
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Article319 1968-06-12 3 —Straits Times. June ft The higher awaids in this year’s Honours List have, on the whole, been distributed according to expectations. The Governor cf Penang. Tan Sri Syeci Sheh. heads the list, receiving the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara automatic to his post. Next comes tlie Lord President—Straits Times. June ft - 319 words
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Article183 1968-06-12 3 —Straits Times, J»uu 5 The seminar on the fishing industry held recently by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority has been successful at least in identifying the major needs. These are for international agreements to enable Malaysian fishermen to east their nets wide» without risk of running up against—Straits Times, J»uu 5 - 183 words
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Article486 1968-06-12 3 —Strait* Times, June 6 Senator Robert Kennedy last night was fighting for his life, gravely wounded by a gunman’s bullets. Directly after addressing campaign aides and supporters, victor in the California primary election, the Senator was shot in the head and neck by a man who stepped out—Strait* Times, June 6 - 486 words
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Article296 1968-06-12 4 —Straits Times, June ft The depressing feature ol road safety campaigns is the increase in accidents when the campaign is over. The purpose of a campaign is, of course, to concentrate the attention of drivers and pedestrians on care and courtesy, persuading them I against the risks which—Straits Times, June ft - 296 words
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Article534 1968-06-12 4 —Straits Times, Jure 7 Reviewing Government policy when he opened the 1 new session of Parliament yesteiday, the Yang diPertuan Agong led off, appropriately enough, with the problems posed by Britain's impending military pull-out. The needs are for a new defence arrangement that will take account of Britain—Straits Times, Jure 7 - 534 words
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Article563 1968-06-12 4 —Straits Times, June 5 The reinforcement of defences in the Southern Philippines, including the despatch of super-sonic jet fighters, is a discouraging background for the coming talks on the claim to Sabah. Relations between the Philippines ar.<j Malaysia have been sufficiently disturbed without tire abrasion which this move—Straits Times, June 5 - 563 words
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Article506 1968-06-12 4 Straits Times, June 8 Malaysia's gross national product increased last year by 2.8 per cent. Population increased by three per cent The juxtaposition of these figures makes instantly clear the importance of family planning. If births do not go down, living standards will. Of course, 1967 wasStraits Times, June 8 - 506 words
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86 1968-06-12 4 HANGAR. June ft. With the form a lion of ihree new branches at. Sungei Barn. Ujong Bat.u and Gunonp. the State Alliance la confident, of recanturing the man AJi constituency in the next State election. ‘Our membership has increased to 1.R00."* Inche YusofT86 words
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220 1968-06-12 5 KUALA LUMPUR, June 2. 'J’HE Democratic Action Party, while declaring its “unqualified acceptance” of Malay as the national language, today pledged to fight for the restoration of the status of English as an official language. The pledge was contained In a policy statement issued220 words
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Article38 1968-06-12 5 KUALA LUMPUR. June 2.--The Development and Commer- < ial Bank's annual award of 11.000 to the bes» first year Economics and Administration student of the University of Malaya has been won by Rex Toh Swee Kee38 words
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117 1968-06-12 5 IPOH, June 2.—The wo- men’s section of the Perak branch of the Malaysian Chinese Association is hoping to put up a candidate either for the State Assembly or Parliament in the next general elections. Its chairman, Madam Liew Swee Heng. however. said117 words
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Article75 1968-06-12 5 8INOAPORE. June 3. The proces5ing of coloured movie nlms can now be done in a few hours at the Singapore office of Kodak (Malaya) Ltd. Announcing the new service today, Mr. F. B. Powers, managing director of Kodak, said processing of a roil of such75 words
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254 1968-06-12 5 IOHORE BAHRU, June 2. The Gerakan Ra’ayat Malaysia today proposed the establishment of a loose federation between Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei as the best answer to the defence and economic problems of this region. The party’s chairman. Professor Syed Hussein Al-Atas. made254 words
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231 1968-06-12 5 Singapore lifts quota restrictions on cars —but raises the duty SINGAPORE, June 4 QUOTA restrictions on foreign passenger cars were lifted today and the present 10 per cent import duty on them raised to 30 per cent. This official decision, announced In the afternoon, followed what the Government described as231 words
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Article243 1968-06-12 5 KUALA LURPUR. June 3. Germany is to help Malaysia set up a training scheme in trawler fishing, the Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Haji Ghazali Jawi, said today. “The scheme will be started in Penang this year,” he said at the opening of a243 words
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158 1968-06-12 5 SINGAPORE, June 2. —Two leading electrical appliances factories here Acma Electrical Industries at Jurong and Setron at Tanglin Halt are embarking on a $6 million expansion programme. The managing director of both firms, Mr. Tan Sek Toh, who announced this today,158 words
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Article32 1968-06-12 5 KUCHINO. June 5. Sarawak's Chief Minister. Dato Penghulu Tawi Sli, returned here today after attending an 18-day course in parliamentary procedure in London, sponsored by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.32 words
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93 1968-06-12 5 SINGAPORE. June 3 More than 800 Nanyang University students yesterday took park in a cross-country race organised by the university's physical education division. The winner of the women’s section, Miss Choo Eng Hong, completed a three-mile course in 26 minutes and 88 seconds. Runners-up were93 words
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268 1968-06-12 6 SINGAPORE, June 3. pCAFE might consider the possibility of setting regional nuclear power plant, its executive secretary, U Nyun, sadi before leaving for Jakarta today. U Nyun attended the opening of the 11th session of the Ecafe sub-committee on energy resources and electric power268 words
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120 1968-06-12 6 SINGAPORE. June 3 A United Nations expert, Mr. A. K. Gjerde. is here to help expand the Republic's fast-growing $l4 million plastics Industry. During his 12 months here. Mr. Gjerde. a Norwegian. will help solve technical problems and suggest new lines of activity to120 words
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89 1968-06-12 6 SINGAPORE, June 3 l'hc latest Soviet airliner. the Ilyushin t»2-A with four-rear mounted jets, is to make Its dehut at Singapore airport in the next two months. This was disclosed by the Deputy Commercial director of Ctechoslovak Airlines. Mr. M. Zajh-ek. on89 words
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352 1968-06-12 6 Kuala lumpur, June 3. It was Malaysian art in the limelight again today, from abstracts to batiks, as the Prime Minister, Ten g k u Abdul Rahman, declared open the Samat Art Gallery’s second anniversary show here. The Tengku praised the artists for their352 words
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Article, Illustration303 1968-06-12 6 SINGAPORE, June 3 a FAMILY planning expert, Dr. D. Wolfers, to- day described as ‘‘phenomenal” Singapore's 10 per cent birth rate drop between 1966 and last year. Dr. Wolfers. a visiting senior lecturer «medical statistics) at the Institute ot Health, said that Singapore303 words
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Article54 1968-06-12 6 IPOH. June 3—The commanding officer of the Territorial Army here. Major Yee Thlen Song, and his second-in-com-mand. Major Raja Arhr.r bin Raja Haji Anmad. will be leaving on transfer to East Malaysia to sene in the unit there. They have served in the Territorial Army54 words
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144 1968-06-12 6 Kuala lumpur. June 3.~The Government will not accept any proposal from the Philippines Government for the holding of a plebiscite in Sabah, sources close to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. Tne sources were commenihig on a report yesterday In144 words
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101 1968-06-12 6 SINGAPORE, June 4—Six hundred Inns of cargo were handled by the Port of Singapore Authority when it started its new late shift last night. Five ships in the port were handled during the new 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. shift, which101 words
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Article, Illustration150 1968-06-12 7 I/IAI.A IXMPIR. June 4.— Malaysia ami J>in*apore must work together in the economic sphere to ensure that both countries would prosper, the Singapore Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Ra.iaratnam. said today. Speaking to reporters after a .'»0- minute meeting with the Malaysian Financetalks.—Picture hv Olliman Yusnf. - 150 words
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120 1968-06-12 7 KUALA LUMPUR. June 4. THE Government is seeking the approval of the 1 Dewan Ra’avat to ban appeals to the Privy Council which question the validity of any law made by Parliament or the State legislatures. The House will be asked to pass120 words
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Article42 1968-06-12 7 SINGAPORE June t The Mnister lor Finance Dr Gob Krng Swee will seek Parliaments approval at Its next meeting ti borrow by the issue ot Treasury bills in Singapore a sum not ex ceding $1 000 million42 words
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90 1968-06-12 7 KLKEMB AN June 3. The chairman of the Negri Sembilan brunch of the National Union of Tamil Scl.i 1 teachers. Mr. V. K. Thillaik tnnu. said yesterday that the question of the union joining NUT should be shelved for the lime being Speaking at90 words
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Article54 1968-06-12 7 KUMA LUMPUR June 4 The Federal Industrial Development Authority Is holding a design competition to select an emblem for it. Th best entrv will receive a p'rire of $6OO. Entry lornis can be obtained from the secretary FID A Bank Bumlputra building Malacca Street. Kuala Lumpur. Clo*mg54 words
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154 1968-06-12 7 Sabah: Now a joint control proposal —CPI j\|AMI.A, June 2. The Philippines Government may suggest to Malaysia that a jn nt administration of Sabah be established pending a settlement of their territorial dispute, the Manila Times reported today. The report followed a meeting yesterdav of the Government’s advisory panel on—CPI - 154 words
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Article56 1968-06-12 7 IPOH June 3,—Ll -Col. Mokhtt bin Jitbai has taken over command of the Royal Malav Regiment's youngest battalion, the 101 li. Formerly CO ot the 8 Bn. Lt Col Mokliti took over from the acting CO. Major Hashim bln Ali who now commands the56 words
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Article60 1968-06-12 7 Kl’Al.A LCMPI'R, June 2. The Board of Commis sioners of Currency will meet at the Federal Treasury here on June 4 to decide when the old currency notes ami coins will cease to be legal tender. There are about $lOO million in old current-* still m circulation60 words
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473 1968-06-12 8 .—Reuter. MANILA June 4. PRESIDENT Marcos today ordered Philippine Air Force and Navy units operating near Sabah to be reinforced. A Presidential announcement said the order followed an official Philippine Navy report confirming the “Intrusion” Into Philippine territory of two Malaysian gunboats and.—Reuter. - 473 words
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162 1968-06-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 The Selangor State Government warned today that it would not hesitate to expel Christian missionaries here if they attempted to undermine Islam and convert Muslims. The warning came from the Mentri Besar, Dato H.mi Harun bin Haji Idris,162 words
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122 1968-06-12 8 ]>ENANG, June 3.—Radio and television stars will make personal appearances during the cultural show to be held at the Residency garden party on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s birthday on June 5. Over 5,000 guests have been invited to the party at which the122 words
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Article23 1968-06-12 8 PENANG. June 2.—The South Korean Ambassador, Ur. Hong Kee Karl, will arrive here on June 18 on a three-day official visit.23 words
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253 1968-06-12 8 POH, June 2. The Democratic Action Party and People’s Progressive Party election strategy was spelled out at the PPP annual meeting here today. “Our policy is to field candidates for a particular area from the party whose chances are best, so as253 words
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317 1968-06-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR, June 3. "THE Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, to- day warned railway station masters not to delegate their authority to unqualified personnel. “The responsibility of anything happening if you do this will be yours,” he said. Tan Sri Sardon told317 words
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120 1968-06-12 8 SINGAPORE. June 3 A Malaysian artist, Lee Leong Looi, is here to demonstrate what he calls the “water-rubber” technique in painting. Alor Star-born Lee, 25, now holding his fourth show at the National Library, uses a mixture of water, rubber and colours. ‘lt allows120 words
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Article52 1968-06-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR. June 3 The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has sent a congratulatory message to President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia on ocCMMon of the country's National Day. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Tengku Abdul Rahman, also sent a similar message to the Tunisian Minister of52 words
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121 1968-06-12 8 I/UALA LUMPUR, June 4. —The MCA’s proposed feeder college may start early next year but this will depend on the availability of accommodation and stall, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, said today. It hopes to raise sloUnillToir" from121 words
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Article66 1968-06-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Julie 4. Mara is to send students with School Certificates or Higher School Certificates in the Malay medium to Indonesian colleges and universities next year. The director of training. Incite Mansor bin Osman, told a Press conference today on hLs return from a 12-day66 words
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Article53 1968-06-12 8 Kuala lumpur, June 4, Messages congratulating the Yang di-Pertuan Agong have begun arriving at the Istana Negara from all over the world. First to arrive was one from Queen Elizabeth offering 'sincere good wishes’’ for his well-being and prosperity. Next came one from the Indian53 words
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Article34 1968-06-12 8 KUALA LUMPUR. June 4. Three officers from the RMAF were among pilots and navigators awarded their "wings” by Air Marshal P.C. Lai of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi yesterday.34 words
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Article523 1968-06-12 9 K. LUMPUR, June 6 THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong will address a joint session oi the Senate and the Dewan Ra'ayat when he opens the fifth session of Parliament in a colourful ceremony tomorrow morning. This will oe the last session of the present Parliament523 words
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Article37 1968-06-12 9 KUALA LUMPUR June 5, Two Signal officers of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Cant. Idris bin Samad and Capt. A L. Mullah. will leave for England to attend an eight-month course beginning on June 10.37 words
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237 1968-06-12 9 ■/UAL A LUMPUR. June s.—lndia will give all the aid Malaysia needs to set up a national shipping line, including technical training for marine officers and engineers. This assurance was given today by the cnairman of th e National Shipping Board of237 words
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113 1968-06-12 9 I/UANTAN, June 4. Karate will he included in the training programme of the Civil Defence Corps in Malaysia, the Minister of Justice. Inche Bahaman. said today after a two-day visit here. "The idea is not to turn the corps into a fighting, unit, hut113 words
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230 1968-06-12 9 KUALA LUMPUR, June 5. r Minister of Education, Inche Khir Johari, yesterday denied that “underqualified" Malay students were being admitted to the University of Malaya. He was c o m m e n ting on a charge by the central committee of the Democratic230 words
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202 1968-06-12 9 CINGAPORE. June 5. —Three car assembly Arms here Ford Motor Co., Cycle and Carriage and Associated Motor Industries have expressed disappointment at the Government's decision to lift the quota restriction on the import of foreign cars. The managing director of Fords. Mr. Ralph202 words
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Article54 1968-06-12 9 KUAI.A LUMPUR. June. 5. The Minister ot Education. Inche Moiianud Khir Johari will open a three-day eonference of MeI'.oHUf fip-tris of schools at tin Cameron Highlands on June 8 1 he theme of the confe.ence is "A reassessment of the aims purposes and needs of education54 words
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119 1968-06-12 9 l/UALA LUMPUR. June n 3.—The number of students enrolling for Russian language courses at the University of Malay» has increased this year, the Russian lecturer at tlie Faculty of Arts. Mr Serge Quested, said today. Thirty eight students enrolled for first year studies last year119 words
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Article, Illustration157 1968-06-12 10 Kuala lumpur. June 5.—A “mengadap” and investiture ceremony was held at the Istana Negara, this morning to celebrate the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Picture shows His Majesty conferring the Panglima Setia Mahkota iPS.M.) < on Tan Sri Bishop Vendargon 'abovei and the Panglima157 words
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106 1968-06-12 10 CINGAPORE, June 4. J The president of the Singapore Catering Services Staff and Workers’ Trade Union, Mr. F. Pinto, has hit out at the Employment Bill introduced in Parliament last month. Addressing the union’s annual meeting, Mr. Pinto regretted that the PAP Government106 words
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Article65 1968-06-12 10 BRUNEI TOWN. June. 5 Brunei has banned the export of logs to preserve its forest reserves for “a time when its revenue from oil declines". Mr. C. G. Merton, the Conservator of Forests, said here today. Other reasons for the ban were to create more65 words
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Article58 1968-06-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR. June 5 Tengku Abdul Rahman expressed shock over the shooting of Senator of Senator Robe r t Kennedy, which he described as “a shameful act.” The news was brought to him by Pressmen while he was attending a garden party at Parliament House to58 words
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177 1968-06-12 10 KOTA KINABALU, June 5. THE ruling United Sabah National Organisation yesterday challenged the Philippines Government to send observers to witness the Ranau by-election to be held next month. The party also challenged any sympathiser to the Philippines claim to come forward and contest177 words
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Article44 1968-06-12 10 SINGAPORE. June 5 The chairman of the Singapore Malays National Organisation. Inche Ahmad Taff. today sent a telegram to the SecretaryGeneral of the Arab League in Cairo pledging support for their struggle to win back the Holy City of Jerusalem.44 words
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253 1968-06-12 10 PREM KUMAR - By PREM KUMAR tfUALA LUMPUR, June. 3 Singapore agrees with Malaysia that the d e f e n c e of the two countries is “indivisible’, the Republic's Foreign Ministei, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today. Mr. Raj ara tnam spent two-and-a-half hours with253 words
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Article, Illustration406 1968-06-12 11 KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 'j'KNGKU Abdul Rahman said today he had great hopes that the Malaysia-Philip-pines talks in Bangkok on June 17 would be “smooth and orderly.” The Prime Minister was speaking at the mengadap (homage) ceremony at the Istana Negara on tne406 words
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73 1968-06-12 11 KUALA LUMPUR. June 5. Ten Japanese judo experts are now training police officers and men in the art of self-defence throughout West Malaysia. The judo instructors arrived here last month. Most of them are holders of the black belt fifth dan. “Its our aim to73 words
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95 1968-06-12 11 'JENGKU Abdul Rahman, Tun Abdul Razak. Tun Tan Siew Sin and Tun V. T. Sambanthan reading the cables reporting the assassination bid on Senator Robert Kennedy, at the tea-party at Parliament House yesterday in honour of the King’s birthday. The cables were handed to95 words
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106 1968-06-12 11 11 UTTER WORTH. June 5. 11 —Boys and girls should not join youth organisations just to get to know one another to make love or to start courting. “You should be prepared to work hard and serve the community and the nation,”106 words
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104 1968-06-12 11 Reuter. HANGKOK. June 4—The Sultan of Perak will arrive here on June 6 for a five-day visit as guest of the Thai Government. The Sultan. accompanied by his wife and five children, is on a world tour. In Bangkok, he and hisReuter. - 104 words
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203 1968-06-12 11 1/UALA LUMPUR, June 5. The Teaching Hospital in Petaling Jaya was described today as comparable with the best in the world. This is the impression of the hospital's new administrator. Mr. James Neal, who last worked in Saigon as adviser to the203 words
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Article36 1968-06-12 11 KUCHING. June 2—Squadron Leader Mohamed bin Ngah Sair lias taken over from Squadron Leader Arthur Cheah as RMAF base commander here. Sqn. Ldr. Cheah has been posted to Kuala Lumpur as squadron commander.36 words
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712 1968-06-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR, June. 5 THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Tengku Abdul Rahman today spoke of the change of attitude of East European countries towards Malaysia. The King, in a broadcast to the nation on his 61st birthday today, thanked the Communist712 words
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107 1968-06-12 12 l/UALA LUMPUR. June 6. President Yu.sof has sent greetings to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on occas ion of the King’s 61st birthday yesterday. H’.s message reads; “1 am happy to convey to Your Majesty my profound personal greetings and the good wishes of the107 words
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160 1968-06-12 12 |/l ALA LUMPUR. June 5. Malaysia is studying reports of the alleged intrusion of Philippines waters and air space by her Navy and Air Force. A Foreign Ministry spokesmen today said the Government was looking into the official Philippines Navy report. Yesterday, the Philippines160 words
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Article39 1968-06-12 12 KUAI A I UMI’UR. June 5 The Minister o| Education. Inchp Moh need Khir Johan, will open the Malaysian and Singapore Methodist Head Teachers Conference at the Eastern Hotel. Tanah Rata. Cameron Highlands on June 5.39 words
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Article27 1968-06-12 12 KUAI A LUMPUR. June 5 Lieut. Mohamed Anuar bin Alaidin has been appointed Director of Music of the Central Band of the Royal Malay Regiment.27 words
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276 1968-06-12 12 CINGAPORE. June 5. Difficulty in getting transit visas has discouraged Czechoslovak nationals and other East Europeans from coming to Singapore. This is the view of Czechoslovak Airline's deputy commercial director. Mr. M. Zajicek who is here to finalise details lor276 words
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327 1968-06-12 12 ‘Alice’-as usual enchants children in Pickwickians’ production I/UALA LUMPUR. June 5. —A house predominate of children sat enthralled by the Pickwickians’ production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the British Council Centre tonight. They dropped off to sleep without a moment’s persuasion on a "golden afternoon” with Alice, charmingly played bv327 words
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Article55 1968-06-12 12 KUALA LUMPUR June 5 Tlie Rev. Yap Kim Hao. pallor of Wesley Church here, has returned from the United States with a doctorate degree In theology from the Boston University School of Theology. He represented the Methodist.* in Malaysia and Singapore at the International Conference of55 words
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Article42 1968-06-12 12 TELUK ANSON. June 5 This town now has a Junior Chamber of Commerce, with Dr. J. B. A. Peter a.s president. Other officials: Vice-president. Incite v '('i;l bin Hashint: secretary. Me. Ti oh Khonn Huat. treasurer Mr Ong Sim Guan.42 words
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Article, Illustration986 1968-06-12 13 LOWER PRICES FOR RUBBER, TIN AND PALM OIL LED TO SLOWER GROWTH RATE A year of economic adjustment King ‘OFFERS OF AID FROM MANY COUNTRIES’ KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 Yang di-Pcrtuan Agong has described last year as a period of adjustment to adverse external factors which resulted in a slower986 words
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Article, Illustration212 1968-06-12 13 Kuala lumpur. June 6. The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority could be a good example for other developing countries —if it succeeds. This is the opinion ot the marketing adviser of the British Ministry of Overseas Development, Major Harry C. Biggs, who212 words
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209 1968-06-12 13 Kuala Lumpur, Juno 6 Yang di-Per-tuan Agong today stressed that the new defence arrangements with Malaysia’s Commonwealth allies to be worked out next week here would not be a threat to ‘‘any of our neighbours.” Nor would the new arrangements “inhibit in any209 words
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Article28 1968-06-12 13 —Reuter. TAIPEH, June 6 Taiwan will send an agricultural mission to Malaysia soon to help Improve the country’s agricultural production, the Central News Agency reported today.—Reuter. - 28 words
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228 1968-06-12 14 SINGAPORE, June 6. BRITAIN and the Soviet Union have offered technical assistance and training facilities to developing countries in Ecafe to help accelerate the development of electric power in the region. This Is disclosed In a communique today to mark the end of the228 words
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93 1968-06-12 14 l/UALA LUMPUR. June 6. Rubber exports for the first four months of this year rose by 36,395 tons to 367,066 tons over that of the corresponding period last; year, according to figures issued by the Statistics Department today. January to April production figures93 words
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149 1968-06-12 14 SINGAPORE, June 6. Malaysia Singapore Airlines have taken delivery of the first of three Boeing 707 aircraft to augment their present fleet of five Comets on the Australia and the Hong Kong Taipeh routes An MSA spokesman said the Hong Kong-T aip e149 words
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Article51 1968-06-12 14 here soon to begin work.—Reuter BRUNEI TOWN. June 6 Tetra Film Company of Japan is to film the coronation of the Sultan Hassanal on August i. The film in colour, is expected to cost $375,000 A camera team is due to arrive here soon to beginhere soon to begin work.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article, Illustration248 1968-06-12 14 PC. SHIVADAS - By PC. SHIVADAS I/UCHING. June 6. Satay in the Arctic wastes of Canada? Yes that is, if Mr. Mick Mallon, 35, a Canadian, who has been lecturing at the teacher training college here for the past five years, gets the job248 words
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137 1968-06-12 14 PENANG, June 2. The Minister of Education. Incite Moha tiled Khir Johari, said today that the proposed Penang University College would make a modest start soon. "We are doing our best to expedite implementation of the project and I personally feel that we137 words
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222 1968-06-12 14 KOTA KINABALU, June k. r |MIE Yang di-Pertua Negara ot Sabah, Tun Pengiran Haji Ahmad Raffae, yesterday called on the Philippines Government to drop itsTSaban claim. "Wo appeal to the Philippines Government in the interest of peace and stability in this region to222 words
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Article55 1968-06-12 14 KUAI.A LUMPUR. June 6—A consulhint surgeon at the General Hospital In Penang. Dr. P C. Vanniasingham. left yesterday lor a six-month course at Juntendo University in Tokyo under the Japanese Government's technical co-operation programme Dr. Vanniasingham will do research on gastro-endoscorpics —a study of cancer and55 words
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Article77 1968-06-12 14 FM \l I.I'MPI R. June 6 —Tcngltii Abdul IL.lii today expressed shock and sorrow over Senator Kennedy's death. lie said: "It is indeed tragic that this sho Id have happened to such a good man." Tl»e Piime M nister extended hh sympathies to the Kennedy77 words
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Article60 1968-06-12 14 PENANG. June 6—The Prime Minister ot Thailand Tun Thiinom Ki.tikachorn. is .scheduled to arrive here at 11 3o tomorri *.v m iming for a two-day 1 *(>. scheduled »o return at 930 a m. on June 9 1:n Thai Premier will lie welcomed by Tengku60 words
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Article40 1968-06-12 14 KUAI.A LUMPUR. June 2—The Minister ot Transport. Tan Iri Sardon, left tor Kuala Trenggarni tod i to impact the newlyextendic* ai d repaired airstrio there. The Minister will also meet public transport operators during his one-day visit40 words
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Article54 1968-06-12 14 SINGAPORE Jpne 3—The Sm g a pore Chinese Chamber ot Commerce today granted two scholarships of $1.200 each from th« Tan Kah Kee Scholarship Fund to Too Khav Cl wan of Nanvang University and Wu Wai Mun of tiie University of Singuoore to complete their final54 words
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342 1968-06-12 15 SINGAPORE, June 9. |T WAS typical of the people of Singapore to apply themselves energetically and ellicientlv in everything they set themselves to do. This was stated by Mr. Wong Kin Hong, the deputy leader of the Malaysian delegation to the Eeafe sub-committee342 words
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128 1968-06-12 15 |>KNANG. June 9. The 1 National Union of Teachers today called on Cabinet Ministers and State Assemblymen to sacrifice their allowances as part of the nation’s austerity drive. “They should set a good example for the people to follow.” the union's general secretary.128 words
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227 1968-06-12 15 'I'ELOK ANSON, June 1 9.—The DAP and PMIP were today accused of playing on the people s tears to gain their support. lnche Musa Hitam, Umno national executive secretary. made the accusation when opening the Teluk Anson Umno annual delegates coherence. He227 words
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Article58 1968-06-12 15 PfcNANG. June Catholics in Penang will lake part in a piocetsion on June IS lo celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christ!. The procession will start from St. Francis Xavier's Church in Pen,a.>g Ruad at 6 p.m. and will proceed along Muntri street. Leith Street Farouahar Street to58 words
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165 1968-06-12 15 K. LUMPUR. June 5 STUDENT unrest will never sweep India, said five i young men from the University of Delhi who arrived here early this week on a month’s study tour of the region “The students in our country are too conscious of the need165 words
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201 1968-06-12 15 CINGAPORE. June 7 The first lubricating oil blending plant in Malaysia is to be built by British Petroleum at their Port Swettenham installation. The chairman of BP Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, Mr. David Robertson, today said the blending plant would cost 51.5 million and201 words
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Article46 1968-06-12 15 TF.LUK ANSON. June 9 More than RUO guests hot night »tte -ded the 49th btrthduv celebration:- oi tilt Ra.’a Mild» ot Perak «In i.- also the chairman ni the Perak Council of Regeicv at a buffet and dance in the I't.-ma Raja Muda here.46 words
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213 1968-06-12 15 KUALA LUMPUR. June 6 rHE Government tooay rejected as baseless” 1 an accusation made by the Philippines Government that two Malaysian ships had intruded into Philippine waters on May 29 and 31. A spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Government213 words
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140 1968-06-12 15 SINGAPORE. June 3. The Parliamentary Seerelary to the Ministry of Social Affairs. Mr. Oltan (’lice Seng, said today that “unpopular measures" being taken by the Government were essential for Singapore’s survival. He pin-pointed these as; MILITARY TRAINING for Singapore youths; THE SETTING un of the140 words
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Article, Illustration678 1968-06-12 16 KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 rrHE Deputy Prime A Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today that the Government preferred to lose popularity by delaying the implementation of the Suffian Salaries678 words
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179 1968-06-12 16 BUTTERWORTH, June 4 fTHE Minister of Education, Inche Khir johari, last night criticised Malaysian women for not using money as they should. "Instead of investing in shares as Japanese women do, our women hoard their money, or buy Jewellery and three-digit lotteries,”179 words
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196 1968-06-12 16 PENNANG, June 7. The Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, was unanimously re-elected State Alliance chairman at a meeting at Umno Hall here yesterday. The State Alliance Council meeting was held In a cordial atmosphere in contrast to the meeting on April196 words
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111 1968-06-12 16 I/UALA LUMPUR. June 7 A memorial service for the late Senator Kennedy will be held at St. Andrew s Pre s b y terlan Church, Jalan Weld, here on June 9 at 6.15 p.m. Th? service will be conducted by the Church's minister,111 words
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79 1968-06-12 16 CINGAPORE, June 7 J The income account of the Currency Fund showed a surplus at the end of 1966 of $94,692.484. This sum was held in the fund pending distribution to the participating governments, said the annual report of the Board of Commissioners of79 words
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429 1968-06-12 17 |/UALA LUMPUR, June 7—An Opposition sur gewtlon that the Alliance Party ni(hi have received money from the American Central Intelligence Agency sparked off a roo in the Oewan Ra’ayat this morning It also prompted the Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Slew Sin.429 words
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150 1968-06-12 17 Kuala lumpur, June 7.—F o a m rubber used to pad brassieres can now be imported duty-f r e e following today's approval by the Dewan Ra'ayat of a customs order to this effect Previously, this and other types of ioani rubber150 words
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Article27 1968-06-12 17 PONTIAN. .June 7 The deputy president of the Town C' tincil here. Inehe Omar bin A warp. has been elected chaliman of Pontian Unino branch.27 words
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236 1968-06-12 17 Kuala lumpur, June 7. —The people ol Sabah are prepared to give their lives to defend the State, the Dewan Ra'ayat was told this evening. In an adjournment speech. C. John Ondu Majakll < All-Sabah* reiterated the desire of Sabdhans to236 words
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Article55 1968-06-12 17 KUALA LUMPUR June 7. The West German Goxeuiment l.v ottering three scholarship», in export promotion and marketing, ami three met on production management, to Malaysians. The pne-year courses will be preceded by a four-month language course Details and application forms are available Irom the West German Embassy. PO.55 words
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142 1968-06-12 17 CINGAPOR& June 9 Sin- gapore’s Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Rajaratnam. today issued an open Invitation to Malaysian leaders to visit Singapore for Informal talks whenever a problem arose. He told reporters on his return home from Kuala Lumpur after talks with Malaysian leaders: “My142 words
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Article, Illustration265 1968-06-12 17 CINGAPORE, June 7. —A special adviser to the West German Government, Prince Hubertus von Lowenstein, today suggested a partnership between the port of Singapore and the port of Hamburg. This. he said, would enable two great ports In the world to further265 words
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Article181 1968-06-12 17 SINGAPORE, June 1. —A North Korean goodwill mission, led by Vice- President Gang Ryank-uk, is scheduled to visit Singapore on June 21. This will be the first official mission to the Republic from an Asian Communist country. The mission, to be here for a week,181 words
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99 1968-06-12 17 l/UALA LUMPUR. June 7 —West Malaysia's direct foreign trade for the first four months of this year totalled $1,845.2 million compared with $1,852.2 million for the same period last year. According to statistics released here today. West Malaysia's trade with Singapore for the99 words
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Article57 1968-06-12 17 PENANG. June 7. r P.ie chairman of the National Shipping Board of India. Mr. Narendrasingh Mahinda was guest of honour at a buffet lunch given by the Shipping Corporation of India at. the Lotus Room of the E and O Hotel here yesterdav. Mr Mahinda is touring57 words
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1193 1968-06-12 18 THE Arm undertone of the previous fortnight continued on the Stock Exchange last week, and even though the trading was restricted to only five days the total turnover of 13,868,500 units was very near a million more than the previous record-break-ing period. From1,193 words
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Article25 1968-06-12 18 PENANCV June 9.—The Methodist Coys' School will hold its annual athletic meet at the Citv Stadium on June 15 at 2 30 p.m25 words
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Article32 1968-06-12 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (per picul). June. 3. 57% eta. $357.0« 4. 56% eta. $557.00 5. 57% eta. $537.00 58% eta. $556.87% 7. 57% eta. $356.50 8.32 words
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Article402 1968-06-12 18 MOVIMINTI OF SHARE PRICES BASED ON A COMPARISON OF LAST SALES IN THE SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADINC ROOMS OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE ON JUNE 1 AND 7. INDUSTRIALS: B*n and Co. < 4- 10 cents), Boustead 4 9 cento), Central Sugar 4 4-4 cento). C C402 words
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Article113 1968-06-12 18 'T'HE Attaaiatiso of Bank» in Malay- »ia.lingap#r* made these chance.* in It* rates 10 merchants yesterday (all rales to (100). Umtad Elates: Buying TT 32 11 Ift airmail OD 32 13 16, 90 d/st. 33 3/3 credit bills, 33 9'16 trade bill*. Canada: Buying TT 35 3/18, airmail113 words
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Article468 1968-06-12 18 THE local rubber market continued to fluctuate widely during the past week’s trading due to a variety of fresh factors, state H.C.B. Co. Ltd. in their weekly review Covering in June together with bull buying following lower than expected upcountry stock figures at 76.866 tons (down468 words
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Article55 1968-06-12 18 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7. June 8 Industrials; 155.20 155.54 156.61 157.72 157.57 properties: 160.15 160.56 162.12 162.04 160 81 v Tins: 78.43 78.23 78 23 78.31 78.51 < 5 rubbers: 102 12 102 12 102.12 102 12 102.44 t Dec 2055 words
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Article33 1968-06-12 18 urrrnt Dal'.' Total for Total for payment payable (hr year previous vear Bouslead 15% June 20 15% 22.'% fieorgetown l>i»p 15%. Jiilv 15% 15.4 Ampat Tiu 4U July If 3a 3*.33 words
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Article572 1968-06-12 19 rfHE FOLLOWING 18 A COM. 1 FLETE LIST OF REVISED QUOTATIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDED FRIDAY JUNE 7. INDUSTRIALS B. S. Alea Bricks Ben A Co 3.64 Boustead 1.78 cdcbl C. Sugars 4.74 C.C.M 1.58 1.60 C.C.M. deb C.T.S. ords C S Holdings 4.90 Dunlop 3.34 East Smelt572 words
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Article39 1968-06-12 19 KUALA LUMPUR, June 9. The Minister of Education, Inche Mohammed Khlr Joharl, will receive a cheque for 115,000 from Caltex Oil (Malaysia) Ltd for the Malaysian Schools Sports Council at his office In Federal House on Tuesday39 words
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Article883 1968-06-12 19 THI WIIK'I ■UtINKIS ON TNI 1 STOCK EXCHANGE WAS AS FOLLOWS i INDUSTRIALSI BMI A C*. 53. «8 to 53.44 to S3.SO to 53.38 to 53.7 S to 53.60; BouotooO 51.77 xbl to 51.78 to 51.76 cO xbl; 0. Sugar *4.70 to *4.76 to 54.68 to *4.70 to883 words
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Article29 1968-06-12 19 June 7. RUBBER PRICE: 571 cents (down threequarters of a cent). TIN PRICE: $556.50 (down S7J cents). Estimated offering 230 tons (down 5 tons.)29 words
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Article580 1968-06-12 19 TONY FRANCIS - By TONY FRANCIS KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 —ln the midst of Thailand’s last-day domination of the South-East Asia Shooting championships at the Snbang range today, Mrs. Lely Sampoerno of Indonesia earned most of580 words
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Article, Illustration76 1968-06-12 19 MAILVA Rajamani. Malaysia’s “Sportswoman of the Year. 1967,” was awarded the Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) In the Yang diPertuan Agong’a Birthday Honours List. Also awarded the AMN were badminton stars Tan Aik Huang and Teh Kew San; Teh Gin Sooi, secretary of the Badm.nton Association of76 words
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Article39 1968-06-12 19 PENANG maintained their unbeaten record when they edged Perils 2-0 in their final north zone Malaysia Cud match at the City Stadium last night. Centre-forward Syed Ahmad (6th min) and outside-right All Bakar iB9th min) scored.39 words
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Article33 1968-06-12 19 Kedah cyclist Omar bln Baad, 18. won the Perak Open 50-mile road raoe at Ipoh yesterday He clocked 2hrs 10:81.0. Baharuddln Abdullah and A. Aziz of Penang finished second and third.33 words
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Article252 1968-06-12 19 LEE FOO SAN - By LEE FOO SAN THE Hyderabad Blues Cricket Club, who open their West Malaysian tour at Ipoh today, nave four India Test players. They are Abbas All Balg. A. O Mlkha Singh 8. Venketraghavan and Hanumant Singh. Abbas, who toured Malaysia with Ron Robert’s252 words
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654 1968-06-12 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - By NORMAN SIEBEL JF there is more argument than action, more dialogue than deeds in Singapore sport these days, there are some good reasons for it. AH Singapore sport is now caught up in a phase of reconstruction. There is very little654 words
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Article85 1968-06-12 20 AT their general assembly held on Thursday night, the South East Asia Shooting Association decided to Introduce three events for women next year air rifle, air pistol and standard pistol. SEABA also announced that National Shooting Association of Malaysia president Tun Tan Slew Sin had accepted an85 words
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297 1968-06-12 20 MANSOOR RAHMAN - By MANSOOR RAHMAN jyjALAYSIAN and Singapore shooters struck “gold” on the second day of the South-fcast Asian championships at Subang Range yesterday. Tne Malaysian and Singapore gold medals came from the c*ay pigeon event in which the only other competitors were Indone sians. Malaysia’s Patrick297 words
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Article58 1968-06-12 20 SEREMBAN, June 7 Nine heads of government departments In Negri Sembilan and their wlve< pale a courtesy call yesterday on rhe Yang Di Pertuan Besar and the Tengku Ampuan at Istana Hlnggap here. They spoilt more than an hour at the palace They were accompanied58 words
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Article174 1968-06-12 20 RNEST FRIDA - v (RNEST FRIDA PAKISTAN’S hockey tour of Singapore and Malaysia may come off next month. This was announced yesterday by 8 Yogarajah secretary of the Singapore Hockey Association. The Pakistan Hockey Federation had called off a tour scheduled for last month. Mr. Yogarajah said yesterday174 words
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Article248 1968-06-12 20 OELANGOR will meet Penang in the final of the Chua Cup interstate tennis tourna ment at the Royal Selangor Golf Club courts. Kuala Lumpur, today. In the semi-finals yester day. Selangor beat Malacca 4-1 and Penang beat Perak 3Shock of the day was248 words