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Title Section40 1968-10-16 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE 0.P.0. UJC, AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 835. KUALA LUMPUR, OCTOBER 16, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling: KDN 3110 MC (P) 0035.40 words
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171 1968-10-16 2 RESIDENT - RESIDENT Singapore Everyone should help to keep Singapore clean. But when will something be done about the earth-carrying lorries that continually make a mess of the City streets by dropping earth wherever they go? As a result we get dust on sunny days171 words
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112 1968-10-16 2 CHEW KOK CHENG - CHEW KOK CHENG Malacca I WAS bom in Malacca In the year 1941 and up to now, I am unable to obtain my citizenship certificate. The registration office In Malacca tells me It was not necessary for me to have one, as I112 words
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Article91 1968-10-16 2 PEDESTRIAN - PEDESTRIAN Singapore MR. Milton Tan’s appeal to shopkeepers to give the five-foot way back to pedestrians Is not likely to meet with success. But if the authorities concerned were to show the same keenness and firmness as they do In some other matters the problem would be ended91 words
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Article64 1968-10-16 2 MAY I express my gratitude to the genUemen and ladles aboard a Navy vessel which brought me back to Singapore when I was severely stung by Jelly fish while skindiving off Pulau Salu last Sunday afternoon. It is good to feel we still have such nice helpful64 words
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357 1968-10-16 2 PERPLEXED - PERPLEXED Singapore A VISITOR to Singapore, I attended the Gold Cup meeting on Sunday and was most impressed, not only with the beauty of the nurse itself, but also the amenities and standard of racing. However I must say I was most surprised by357 words
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Article66 1968-10-16 2 WILLIAM CHENG - WILLIAM CHENG for Director of Education Singapore I REFER to ‘Parent’s' letter (8.T. Oct. 1) in which he stated that at the Cambridge School Certificate Oral English test his son was ridiculed and humiliated. So that the most thorough Investigation be made Into this allegation ‘Parent’ Is requested to write66 words
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Article83 1968-10-16 2 SAFETY - SAFETY Singapore r£ new one-way Traffic system in the Orchard Road area Is good but I would like to point out that since Tanglln bound traffic Is not able to turn right Into Scotts Road from Orchard Road, It moves into Orange Orove Road. The road Is narrow83 words
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Article64 1968-10-16 2 TAN BENG SAN - TAN BENG SAN Director of Civil Aviation. Singapore RESIDENT (B.T. Sept. 1 20) objected to a suggestion of a fee to the waving gallery of the airport. This Department does not Intend to Introduce such a fee A firm of consultants is preparing a master plan for the64 words
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Article88 1968-10-16 2 UM KUAN MING; RONALD HO - UM KUAN MING Ag. Registrar of Vehicles Singapore RONALD HO Singapore DU8E8 have a rear mirror u fitted to the near side in addition to the off. side mirror because it is essential that bus drivers should be able to see that all passengers have safely boarded and88 words
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Article69 1968-10-16 2 J. RAMASAMY (Miss - J. RAMASAMY (Miss) Public Relations Officer Ministry of the Interior Defence. Singapore I refer to your report ‘Now films may replace paper documents In offices (8.T. Oct. 2.) No study Is being made to Introduce microfilms for record keeping purposes In the Ministry of Interior and Defence. The filing cabinets69 words
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Article36 1968-10-16 2 A. B - A.B. Johore Bahru I HAVE noticed that In Johore many unauthorised taxis are operating without proper Insurance. What surprises me Is that they operate under the eyes of the Johore Road Transport and the Traffic Police.36 words
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255 1968-10-16 2 D. R - D.R. Cameron Highlands T AM surprised that the agricultural advisers appear to think growing apples, pears, plums, etc.. Is only a matter of soil and altitude. The altitude may provide the cool temperatures, but the essential thing missing Is the sun setting at midnight255 words
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Article78 1968-10-16 2 S. MARTIN - S. MARTIN Pengawal Pos. Selangor Kuala Lumpur ‘FRUSTRATED” asked (S.T. Oct. 4) whether the address of a parcel can be written on a label securely gummed to a parcel, This can be done. This js clearly stated in page 39 of the Malayan Post Office Oulde. If the78 words
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Article611 1968-10-16 3 —Straits Times, October 7 The University of Malaya faces challenging times. Nine years of rapid expansion have not eased the pressure generated by the even faster growth of sixth form enrolments. Though there is promise of relief in the Penang University, National University and Tengku Abdul Rahman College—Straits Times, October 7 - 611 words
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Article403 1968-10-16 3 —Straits TiYnes, October 7 The Development Bank of Singapore can look forward to a busy and successful future. It is badly needed though this is no guarantee of healthy development in the banking business. Money is always needed. The secret is to choose the right men and the—Straits TiYnes, October 7 - 403 words
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Article682 1968-10-16 3 —Straits Times, October 8 There will be talks with the Philippines if reconciliation and the reduction of tension are the purpose of the summit meeting which President Marcos has proposed. But the position at the moment is uncertain. There has been no official proposal. There are still—Straits Times, October 8 - 682 words
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Article398 1968-10-16 3 —Straits Times, October 8 The Malaysian Government has been thinking for some time of bringing the English and Malay school streams together. As early as last April it was announced that pupils of the two streams would share all new secondary schools It has now been decided—Straits Times, October 8 - 398 words
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Article634 1968-10-16 4 Straits Times, October 10 Two out of every three West Malaysian women of child bearing age are interested in learning more about family planning at once. For many of them it is a little late. Over fifty per cent of women between the ages of 35– Straits Times, October 10 - 634 words
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Article654 1968-10-16 4 —Straits Times, October 11 Manila is at last taking official steps to arrange discussions with Kuala Lumpur, instead of just talking about it to newspaper reporters. The Philippines Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Salvador Lopez, has been in touch with his Malaysian counterpart, Tan Sri Ong—Straits Times, October 11 - 654 words
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Article606 1968-10-16 4 —Straits Times, October 12 Within a day or two at most, the possibility of talks to reduce the tension over Sabah should be much clearer. It is nine days since the President of the Philippines made his gesture, and eight since the Tengku responded. In the interval doubt,—Straits Times, October 12 - 606 words
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Article163 1968-10-16 4 —Straits Times, October 12 The Saigon Infoimation Ministry communique telling of the discovery and defeat of a military plot against the regime of President Nguyen Van Thieu is more believable than the statement from the Presidential Palace, four hours later, describing reports of trouble as “false rumours—Straits Times, October 12 - 163 words
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Article, Illustration566 1968-10-16 5 K. LUMPUR, Oct. 7 'J’RADE union movements in developing countries, in their pursuit of higher wages and better working conditions, cannot afford to lose sight of the overall economic perspective of their countries, Tun Abdul Razak said today. “Admittedly, this may involve sacrifices on566 words
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Article131 1968-10-16 5 Kuala lumpur, Oct. 9. Malaysia and Taiwan should exchange experiences and assist each other in pursuit of common interests, Mr. C. J. Chang, the Taiwan Consul here, said today. In a message to mark the 57th anniversary of the Republic of China which falls tomorrow,131 words
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316 1968-10-16 5 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7. 'J’HE chairman of the Federal Industrial Development Authority, Tan Sri Raja Mohar bin Raja Badiozaman, today allayed apprehensions among potential industrialists regarding the Government’s Malaysianisa- tion policy. The Government recognised that foreign firms would like toBernama. - 316 words
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Article39 1968-10-16 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 8 Vice-Admiral William P. Bringle commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, will arrive in Port Swettenham on Oct. 14 for a threeday goodwill visit in his flagship, the light guided missile cruiser USS Providence39 words
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176 1968-10-16 5 SINGAPORE, Oct. 7 SINGAPORE’S canned meat has been accepted for export to Britain, the Government announced today. It said that the British Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food had approved meat slaughtered at the new Jurong abattoir to be canned for export to176 words
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Article, Illustration480 1968-10-16 6 SINGAPORE, Oct. 6 and Americans must accept the fact that they are deeply involved in one another's affairs, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said tonight.480 words
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200 1968-10-16 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 8. THE Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, today appealed to top Time magazine executives to bring to reason the politicians in Manila. Addressing 32 executives from the American weekly, when they called on him today. Inche200 words
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Article54 1968-10-16 6 Bemama. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9,— The Swiss Ambassador, Mr T. Schmldlin. and his wife were granted an audience today by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permalsuri Agong at the Istana Negara. Ceylon High Commissioner, Mr. A.C.L. Rat watte and his wife, wereBemama. - 54 words
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341 1968-10-16 6 SINGAPORE, Oct. 6. Aslan newspapers do not appear to pay much attention to depth reporting, according to a veteran A m e r lean newsman and publisher of Time Magazine. Mr. James Shepley. While this feature in news341 words
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Article81 1968-10-16 6 Bemama Kuala lumpur, Oct. 8— The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari, will lead the Malaysian delegation to the 15th Unesco conference beginning in Paris on Oct. 16. Other .nembers of the delegation are the director of the Malaysian Students Department in London.Bemama - 81 words
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Article32 1968-10-16 6 SINGAPORE. Oct. 6. The Minister for Defence. Mr. l.im Kim San, has prohibited permanently the entry into Singapore of Chung Yan Sin. of Indonesia, and Soh Chwee Mui, of Malaysia.32 words
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Article595 1968-10-16 7 PREM KUMAR - By PREM KUMAR Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7 pROSPECTS of settling the present differences between Malaysia and the Philippines have brightened with the latest change of heart by Manila, the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. said today. The Philip pines seemed prepared to discuss595 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-10-16 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 7. Malaysia will start exploratory talks with the European Economic Commission in Brussels next month on her application to be an associate member of the European Common i Market. A spokesman of the Mlni Ist ry of Foreign258 words
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452 1968-10-16 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7. BRITISH export promotion chief today strongly rejected criticism that British businessmen were indolent and that British goods were losing their traditional markets. He is Mr. Michael Montague, chairman of the British National Export Council’s Asia committee, who will be here452 words
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133 1968-10-16 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7.—The Ministry of Foreign AfTairs said today that it had received no intimation of a visit by a threeman Soviet trade union team to Malaysia. Commenting on a report that the team had failed to get visas from the133 words
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305 1968-10-16 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10. THE chairman of the Uniteu Chambers of Commerce, Mr. A. J. Wood, today urged the Government not to be “tempted” to put a little more on personal tax in the Budget for next year. In making the appeal305 words
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199 1968-10-16 8 CINGAPORE, Oct. 1« A J billet steel mill, if set up in Singapore, will also service Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan. This was disclosed today by Mr. Mervyn Silgardo, leader of an Indian team which flew in last night199 words
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220 1968-10-16 8 SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, The Government has announced a new scholarship scheme for Secondary One pupils living in the neighbouring islands who have achieved outstanding results in the primary school leaving examinations. The new scheme replaces the bursaries scheme for the220 words
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63 1968-10-16 8 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 Three Government officers left for London yesterday for training in local government and administration. They are Inche Shaarl Harun, State Financial Officer. Negri Sembilan. Inche Ilias Has him, assistant State Secretary, Malacca, and Inche Mohamed Radhl bin Bashri ofBernama - 63 words
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Article32 1968-10-16 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10,— The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (Youth Sectioni will hold its annual delegatee’ conference at Gomez Hall, Jalan Am pang, here, on Sunday at 2 p.m.32 words
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420 1968-10-16 8 K. LUMPUR. Oct. 9 EXPERT in urban geography fears that unless employment opportunities are expanded in Malaysia, the current low productivity of urban labour might generate a low per capita income. And this would lead to a “greater than average”420 words
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75 1968-10-16 8 KUANTAN, Oct. 9. A group of Servicemen from a New Zealand battalion stationed In Malacca will experience Malay kampong life at Kampong New Zealand, 43 miles from here, for three days beginning on Oct. 24. The soldiers, who will take along their brass75 words
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Article565 1968-10-16 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 9 'J'HE projected meeting between the Filipino and Malaysian representatives to the United Nations was welcomed today by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, who told reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting: "This is a good thing. We :a m welcome565 words
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193 1968-10-16 9 Kuala lumpur, Oct. 10. A twoday seminar on common cultural values in South-East Asia will be held in Bangkok in January. This was disclosed here today by the secretarygeneral of the Council for Cultural Relations in the East. Mr. Lallan Prasad Vyas,193 words
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Article25 1968-10-16 9 SEREMBAN. Oct. 10. The Malayan Bengalee Association will celebrate Deepavaii at BenS 1 House in Port Dickson from t. It u. n25 words
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251 1968-10-16 9 PENANG Oct. 8 r rHE joint committee on Indonesia, set up last month by the various chambers of commerce in Penang, has recommended that certain Indonesian imports be allowed into Malaysia on the basis of guarantees issued by banks in this country. The251 words
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319 1968-10-16 9 SINGAPORE, Oct. 8. THE public will have an opportunity, possibly next year, of taking up a substantial proportion of the capital of a new company which is being formed to take over the trading interests of two well established companies in319 words
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214 1968-10-16 9 L I'ALA LUMPUR. Oct. 9 The Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Siew Sin. said tonight that he doubted whether the twotier gold price system could incr -a.se the stability of the international monetary system. “I do not think the system can214 words
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Article77 1968-10-16 9 WINGAPORE. Oct. 10— A Ave- iran American mission has strived in the Republic to hold tulles with local businessmen on direct .sales contracts, joint ventures and agency arrangements. Me ml «ers of the mission are Mr. Dennis M. Wood-Gaines (leader i. Mr. William C. Gibson,77 words
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324 1968-10-16 10 Jackie Sam - By Jackie Sam gINGAPORE, Oct. 9. Mr. Lee Kuan ,Yew will visit the .United States next month his second visit in a year. But this time it will be purely as a private visitor, and the324 words
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481 1968-10-16 10 PENANG Oct 9 pENANG is no longer a free port, the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, said in the State Assembly today. Tan Sri Wong, who was replying to questions by the Gerakan Ra’ayat M a 1 a481 words
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187 1968-10-16 10 CGNGAPORE, Oct. 9—'The Singapore Government is to award 25 scholarships to students who are nationals of ASEAN countries (other than Singapore) for pre-university studies in the Republic. The Ministry of Education announcing this today said the scholarships, each worth $1,200 a year, were tenable at187 words
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137 1968-10-16 10 S INGA,PORE, Oct. 9—The newly-formed Malaysian Citizens Welfare Association alms at fostering “friendship and comradeship” among Malaysians living here, its protem chairman, Inche Abu Bakar Ismail, said today. It was strictly a social organisation where Malaysians could meet and get to know one another.137 words
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Article46 1968-10-16 10 KUALA LUMPUR Oct. 8 The Soviet Ministry of Health has sent 300,000 doses of antlchoera vaccine to the World Health Organisation office here. A spokesman of the Soviet Embassy said today the vaccine would be presented to the Maaysian Ministry of Health.— Bernama.46 words
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245 1968-10-16 10 K OTA KINABALU, 1V Sept. 29. The setting up of Filipino Association of Sabah was for m a lly announced here today by its chairman, Mr. Eddie Sulit. The announcement followed a three-day meeting here to draw up the constitution of245 words
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73 1968-10-16 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 —Asian Governments were today urged to recognise the importance of trade union education and provide special leave for participants at trade union education courses. The appeal was made in a resolution adopted at the closing session of the Fourth73 words
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882 1968-10-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR, October 10 AN official “please be serious” appeal was made today to the Philippines by a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here. In a statement issued in response to Press inquiries, he referred to “the numerous conflicting andAgencies - 882 words
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Article54 1968-10-16 11 IJNITED NATIONS, Oct. 10 —Mr. Narciso Ramos, the Philippine Foreign Minister, will meet Tan Sri Ong Yoke Lin, Malaysia's Ambassador to the United States, tomorrow morning to arrange proposed Summit between Mr. Marcos and Tengku Abdul Rahman, said a Philippine spokesman today. But Malaysian officials later said nothing54 words
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112 1968-10-16 11 CINGAPORE, Oct. 8. The US Ambassador, Mr. F. G. Galbraith, and the Australian High Commissioner, Mr. A. R. Parsons, today addressed Time Magazine executives at the Goodwood Park Hotel. The executives from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Time’s New York headquarters112 words
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Article, Illustration271 1968-10-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10. 'J’HE trade union movement in Malaysia has received “concealed financial aid from outside agencies,” it was alleged at the closing session of the Fourth Asian Regional Conference of the Postal, Telegraph and Telephone International here today. This was one of271 words
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Article58 1968-10-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9. The Sultan of Pahang will officially open a $2.2 million oil palm mill at the 5,000-acre Chenor Estate, near Jerantut. on Oct. 12. The new mill, employing some of the latest equipment and the most advanced techniques in oil palm extraction, has58 words
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Article52 1968-10-16 11 SINGAPORE, Oct. 10. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, Mr. Fong Sip Cnee will be guest of ncnour at the annual dinner of the Singapore branch of Oisca International (Organisation for Industrial Spiritual and Cultural Advancement) to be held at the Imperial Room on52 words
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147 1968-10-16 11 Kuala lumpur, Oct. 8. A b o u t 4,000 to 5,000 people are seeking cancer treatment in Malaysia, according to Dr. S. K. Dharmalingam, medical director of the National Cancer Society. This was because Malaysia had the most modern facilities147 words
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361 1968-10-16 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 8. Malays must not miss the opportunity to participate actively in Malaysia’s industrialisation, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun, caid today. The361 words
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186 1968-10-16 12 Kuala lumpur, Oct. B—An8 —An 18-year-old girl kept doctors, police, and firemen in suspense for four hours this afternoon when she threatened to leap from the top floor of the 13-storey University Hospital in Petaling Jaya. It was not186 words
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Article42 1968-10-16 12 SINGAPORE. Oct. 10. The Singapore Chinese Physicians' A.-social ion will hold a cocktaW party at the Chung Hwa Free Clinic in Geylang on Oct 27 to celebrate the first anniversary of tne clinic and the 22nd anniversary of the Association42 words
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292 1968-10-16 12 KOTA BHARU, Oct. 10. 'JHE PMIP State Government of Kelantan has agreed in principle to dissolve the State Assembly on May 10 next year and hold elections on July 9. This was announced292 words
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109 1968-10-16 12 solidly behind the Central Government. The motion also described President Marcos's action as “aggression and a neo-colonialist attempt in Asia.” It called on the world to condemn the Philippines’ action. Dato Asri. in reply to another question by Inche Saufi. denied that Kelantan was109 words
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165 1968-10-16 12 |POH, Oet. 9. The Govern ments of Malaysia and Pakistan have approved the $4O million deal between Tasek Cement Associated. Pan Malaysia Cement and the East Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation. Under a contract signed recently. Tasek Cement Bhd. and the Associated Pan Malaysia165 words
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Article, Illustration207 1968-10-16 13 Kuala lumpur. Oct. 10. Dr. Lim Chong Yah, chairman of the division of applied economics in the Faculty of Economics and Administration at the University of Malaya and author of 35 books, has resigned. He will Join the University of Singapore207 words
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Article47 1968-10-16 13 Bemama. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 The next Conference of Rulers will be held for two days here from Oct ]6, at the Istana Negara. The Yang dl-Pertuan Agong will attend on the second day. He will he accompanied by the Prime Minister, Bemama.Bemama. - 47 words
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364 1968-10-16 13 VEO TOON JOO - By VEO TOON JOO SINGAPORE, Oct. 10. NEW shipbuilding yard with a capacity for building ocean-going cargo vessels of up to 20,000 tons and, at a later stage, 70,000 tons is expected to be set up here by mid-1969. When In operation,364 words
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143 1968-10-16 13 If U ALA LUMPUR, Oct B. There is “tremendous scope” for joint ventures between Indian and Malaysian businessmen, a member of a 13man Indian trade delegation, Mr. S. R. Chawla. said today. Mr. Chawla and another member of the delegation left Subang Airport for143 words
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264 1968-10-16 14 IfUALA LUMPUR. 1V Oct. B—British exhere rather than concentrate on selling capital equipment here rather than consumer goods. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Brl (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun. gave this advice when he met the Asia committee chairman of the264 words
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Article55 1968-10-16 14 SINGAPORE. Oct 11. Eight Singapore students have been nominated bv the Indian Government to reserved seats for tive-jear course in Indian Medical and Engineering Colleges. Those students who are seiifinanced are: T. Govindaxamy. Thomas Thomas. C. D*Cru*. Mathews Mathews. P Haridas Menon. Mias Mary George.55 words
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Article52 1968-10-16 14 SINGAPORE. Oct 11. Two squadrons of the Queen's Own Hussars are being flown out from Britain next week to replace the Life Guards. One squadron will be stationed at Selarang Barracks and Lite other will go to Hong Kong The regiment s commanding officer is Lieu. Ocl52 words
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622 1968-10-16 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 1 1 •J’ENGKU Abdul Rahman said today that the “Good Health” theme selected for this year’s Universal Children’s Day was “most appropriate.” Children’s Day here will be marked tomorrow by a rally622 words
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393 1968-10-16 14 K. KINABALU. Cct II j CABAH'S Chief Minis ter. Tun Mustapha bin Dato Harun, today criticised the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department for the delay in approving major development projects in the State. "As a matter of fact he said393 words
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Article146 1968-10-16 14 JjINOAPGRE. Oct. 8 -Ceteka the Czechoslovak news agency has moved Its South-east Aslan headquarters from Jakarta to Singapore becoming the second Iron Curtain country to establish a news agency here. The first Russia’s Tass was set up three years ago Heading the Ceteka Singapore146 words
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Article63 1968-10-16 14 sinc;apore. Oct. it. Mr. Lee Khoon Chay, Singapore’s Ambassador to the United Arab Republic. has been appointed concurrently as High Commissioner to Pakistan. Mr. Lee. who will con- tinue to reside in Cairo, is expected to present his credentials to President Ayuh Khan soon.63 words
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422 1968-10-16 15 P. BESAR. Oct. 10 MALAYSIA will seek clearance from Bangkok to build a new road linking Padang Besar with Thailand. Tun Abdul Razak disclosed this here after discussing the project with senior government officials and state422 words
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Article93 1968-10-16 15 Bernama 1/UALA LUMPUR. Oct. 11 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today instructed the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta to issue visas to a threeman Soviet trade union team to enable them to visit Malaysia. The team, invited by the Transport Workers Union and the Amalgamated NationalBernama - 93 words
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Article, Illustration253 1968-10-16 15 SINGAPORE, Oct. 11 Many more trade missions from Britain are to visit Singapore in the next few months to boost British exports to the Republic. This was disclosed today by the chairman of Britain’s National Export Council’s committee for exports to Asia. Mr.253 words
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271 1968-10-16 15 KUALA LUMPUR. October 10. THE Government has raised hospital charges for first class and second class wards from between 100 and 200 per cent. A Health Ministry spokesman said today the i new rates would bring government hospital charges j in line with private271 words
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Article29 1968-10-16 15 SINGAPORE. Fn—The commander Far Bast Fleet ViceAdmiral W. D. O Brien. leaves Singapore by air tomorrow for an official visit to India and Ceylon29 words
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195 1968-10-16 15 IPOH. Thurs.—Our Lady’s Hospital here, ruu by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, today relieved a $27.M# cheque from the Rotary Club of Charleston, I’.S.A. The cheque was presented to the Rev. Mother Mary Campion, matron of the hospital, by Mr. Leong Ah195 words
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185 1968-10-16 15 l/UALA LUMri R.Oet.il Tencku Abdul Rahman yesterday praised businessmen and manufacturers for their cooperation and contribution to the economic development of Malaysia. The Prime Minister was speaking at the annual dinner of the United Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia, which welcomed the new chairman. Inchc185 words
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151 1968-10-16 16 Kuala lumpur, Oct. 11 Trade unionists have always been granted leave by the Government to attend conferences so long as their work Is not hampered, the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, said today. Re was commenting: on a resolution by151 words
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135 1968-10-16 16 SINGAPORE, Oct. 10. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has called Singapore a “society which reaches out to the moon and the stars.” Singaporeans, he also said, “should always be proud to look the world in the face, to look at the moon135 words
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Article707 1968-10-16 16 JACKIE SAM - By JACKIE SAM: Singapore, -Oct. 11 mWENTY-FOUR American corporations have put up proposals for investments here. A few are expected to.“get off the ground” in a few months’ time, Dr. Go’h Keng Swee, the Finance Minister, told a Press conference today. He returned last night707 words
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Article68 1968-10-16 16 IPOH. Oct. 11. The Rotary Club of Charleston, U.S.A. has given $9,000 to Our Lad's Hospital here—not $27,000 as reported on Oct. 11. The hospital is run by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, and the cheque was presented to the matron. Rev. Mother Mary68 words
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Article55 1968-10-16 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 11 head of the Overseas Talks and Features section of the BBC, Mr. Douglas Muggeridge, left for Singapore today after a two day visit here. Mr Muggeridge, who Is on a five-week tour of South-east Asia, was here on a fact-finding visit,55 words
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213 1968-10-16 16 If U ALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 —A wholesale fish marketing scheme aimed at eliminating unscrupulous middlemen is to be started next year. The scheme to be operated by a Federal Fish Marketing Board was announced here today by the Minister without Portfolio213 words
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96 1968-10-16 16 SINGAPORE. Oct. 10. The visiting chairman of Britain’s National Export Council’s committee for exports to Asia, Mr. Michael Montague, today bluntly told British businessmen to “get out into the field and sell their enterprises.” "There is no substitute for confrontation between willing buyers96 words
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Article20 1968-10-16 16 SITIAWAN. Oct. 10—Eight-een-month-old Q. Visvanathan died at Lumut hospital last night after drinking soma kerosene oil.20 words
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567 1968-10-16 17 Kuala lumpur, Oct 11 —Confusing statements from Manila this morning have made Malaysia “more apprehensive” of the Philippines’ intentions over the Sabah issue. The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this today when commenting on two statements from Manila attributed567 words
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101 1968-10-16 17 l/UALA LUMPUR. Oct 10. Goods and handicrafts from Malaysia, Singapore. Indonesia and Thailand were favourably received by the Germans when they were shown at a 10-day Import exhibition held In Berlin recently. In a statement, the German Embassy here said that tht four101 words
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Article, Illustration267 1968-10-16 17 J/UALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 The General manager of MalaysiaSing apore Airlines, Mr. K. R. Hamilton, has resigned, the company announced today. The appointment of a new general manager is under consideration and it is expected that a decision will be made at an early date.267 words
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172 1968-10-16 17 IfUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 n —The acting chairman of the Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Senator Dato Y.T. Lee, tonight suggested that Malaysia should send more mission* abroad to explore the posaibility of increasing trade. He was speaking at a dinner in honour172 words
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Article39 1968-10-16 17 PENANG. Oct. 10—The Hampong Malum Umno branch to to make a donation of 9200 W> the proposed National University. Part of the money canoe from proceeds of the branch fun fair held in the village recently.39 words
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84 1968-10-16 17 Reuter. I/UCHING. Oct. «—Sarawak is to have its first ever Dayak bishop. The Ven. Basil Temengong was today appointed Anglican Bishop of Kuching by order of the Archbishop of Canterbury. and succeeds the Rt. Rev. Nicholas Allenby, who resigned this month make wayReuter. - 84 words
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Article101 1968-10-16 17 SINGAPORE. Oct. B—The visiting 17-man trade mission from the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce today met Singapore businessmen and agreed that future trade inquiries between them could be solved by monthly publications. “These publications could be exchanged for the benefit of both parties wanting to do101 words
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84 1968-10-16 17 LUMPUR. Oct. 9 Another group of 23 American Peace Corps volunteers will arrive on Oct. 14 for a two-year term In Malaysia The Director of the Peace Corps here Mr. John Pincetich. said today: "They have undergone a few weeks of84 words
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70 1968-10-16 17 CINGAPOREf Oct. 10—The Government today signed a $400,000 contract for the supply of a new instrument landing system tor the Paya Lebar international airport. The ILS—to enable automatic landing by suitably equipped aircraft in zero visibility conditions—ls to be supplied by Standard Telephones and70 words
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Article37 1968-10-16 17 SINGAPORE, Oct. 11. The National Safety First Council here is to ask the Government to introduce legislation to compel motorcyclists and scooterists to wear crash helmets, its chairman, Mr. Milton Tan, disclosed today.37 words
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999 1968-10-16 18 mHE Stock Exchange turned very quiet last week and turnover through the trading rooms dropped by nearly one million shares compared with the previous week. The market was very hesitant with buyers Cautious while any slight rises in price brought out the profittakers. Up999 words
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Article356 1968-10-16 18 MOVIMINTS OP SHARI PRICKS BASKO ON A COMPARISON OP LAST SALKS IN THK SINGAPORK AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADING ROOMS OP THI STOCK IXCHANOI ON OCT. 4 AND 11. INDUSTRIALS: ACMA < 10 cents), Ben and Cs. lunch.), Ber. nee Btrhad —S cants), Bsustssd (+3 cents), central Sugar356 words
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Article28 1968-10-16 18 Oct. 11. RUBBER PRICE: 561 cents (down one-eighth of a cent). TIN PRICE: $510.75 (down $2l). Estimated offering 255 tons (up 5 tons).28 words
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Article101 1968-10-16 18 'I'M! A*»eelatien Rank* In MeI lay*ia Singapore mad* thesa clumgaa n Ita rataa to merchant* yesterday (the following rate* ara quoted to tbe equivalent '6l one unit of foreign currency). United State*: Belling TT $3 0090 airmail OD »3 0400; Buying TT 01 airmail OD ready »8.0830: »0101 words
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Article49 1968-10-16 18 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. ie Oct. 11 f Industrials: 148.34 154.34 154.98 151.18 154.98 Properties: 174.49 174.75 173.48 171.94 174.54 t Tins: 79.41 79.43 79.41 79.43 79.43 t rubbers: 143.24 143.24 143.84 143.84 143.24 Dec. 34. 1944 104. t Dec. 29. 1942 144.49 words
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Article55 1968-10-16 18 Current Date Tetal for Total for payment payable the year previous rear Guinness 207, Nov. 25 25% 20% Tasek Consent 10% Nor. 25 20% 5% ftahasan Hyd. 10% Dec. 7 20% 40% kluaitg ords. 10% Nov. 22 25% is»; f Peg oh 7% Nov. 29 10% 12% I/.55 words
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Article49 1968-10-16 18 (Managers' Prlaaa) First Malayan 1 70 Second Malayan 1.94 Thirl Malayan 1.19 ad Tha Commerce Ind. .99 1.08 The Saving Fund... 1.09 1.18 ad Mai. Invest Fund... 1.90 1.S0 First Hong Kong 1.09 1.14 ad* Second Hong Kong. .79 .83* Sterling Commodity S/8 ad (’Hong Kong currenoy)49 words
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Article312 1968-10-16 18 mHE local Rubber Market X ruled quieter and rather uncertainly during the week at levels between 55? and 56? cents for October state H.C.B. Co. Ltd. in their current review. The opening stages were easier following lower overseas markets and absence of trading interest adds the312 words
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Article35 1968-10-16 18 RUBBER TIN (Mr lb.) (Mr b4o«1) Oct 7. 5414 oSs. $44XlB* 4- 544 04». 5444.181 4. 54 Vi o4b. 5475.44 14. 54* «R. $***** 11. 54* «k 5474.75 I*. $571.11*35 words
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Article28 1968-10-16 18 In London on Thursday Malayan 5 per cent c.l.f. UK/ North European basis ports In bulk Oct.'Nov. was unchanged. Previous bustneaa was at $4O per ton.28 words
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Article40 1968-10-16 18 0 N ,h ,rM •■•Bong# market la Hong Kong yesterday the U. 6. Dallar was quoted at g.ll for T.T. »nd 6.094 for eaeh. Sterling was quoted at 14 »6 and •ne teal ef geld at 2951.40 words
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Article39 1968-10-16 18 PENANO, Oct. 73—A German explorer, Mr. Walter Stollc, will show his unique collection of colour slides from 90 countries to members and friends of the Malayan-German Society »t St. Xavier’s Institution theatrette at 8.30 pm. on Tuesday.39 words
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Article498 1968-10-16 19 THI following 1« a complete list of revised quotations for the week ended Friday Oct. 11. INDUSTRIAL! ACM A 2.13 2*16 AMX-Bricka A Co 2.60 2.90 Borneo Barbed l.sj 1.90 Donelead 1.73 C. Huger 3.96 4.00 0.0.1 C. ortto 1.57 1.69 c.om. d*b CJ. Holdings 4 as Dunlop498 words
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Article223 1968-10-16 19 KTOVEMBER first grade isbbcr fAk. buyers tlntd it 5 M»In Singapore u4 Kuta Lampar yesterday at HM scats per Ik. down ene-elghth of cent on Thursday's closing level. The tone was guiet. R.A.8. and M.R.E. dosing prices In sents per b. yesterday. Buyers Sellers Int.223 words
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Article45 1968-10-16 19 (Manager's Prime) Pint Malayan 270 Second Malayan 144 Third Malayan 216 ad The Oommereo fed. JO IJO The Saving Fund.. 200 214 ad Mai. fewest FUafL. 290 280 rmt Bang Kang.. 26» 214 aB» BUM Haag Kaaf.. .10 .84* ■taring Oowmefliy 8/4 ad45 words
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Article27 1968-10-16 19 In London on Friday Malayan 5 per cant c.Lf. UK/North European baaJg ports In bulk Oct./Nov. waa unchanged. Previous business was at $6O per ton.27 words
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Article39 1968-10-16 19 ON tao free oxaßanga mariMt la Bang Kong an Baturday toe 32 Dollar was quoted at 6JU fet T.T. aad 6.64 for saab. aisalUo —Aa rntAdad Ad 44 —R wRR ERR teal *f gold al 44ti39 words
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Article1043 1968-10-16 19 TN4 WggK'S BUSINBSS ON TMg STOCK gXCHANQg WAS AS FOLLOWS 1 INDUSTRIALS t AOMA $2.10 to 33.2 S to 34.18 to 32.18 to 33.14 to 32.18; Ben A oa. 33.70 to 32 38 to 32.70 to 32.37 to 32.70; Bemee Berhsd 31.90 to 31.33 to 31-33 to 31.911,043 words
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Article26 1968-10-16 19 KUALA LIPIS, Oct. 13—Free chest X-rays will bo given by a mobile X-ray unit at the district luopital here on Thursday and Friday.26 words
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278 1968-10-16 19 Lee to see world s biggest tanker on Yokohama visit (SINGAPORE, Oct. 13. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew will see the biggest tanker in the world under construction when he visits the Yokohama shipyard of Ishlkawajlma-Harl-ma Heavy Industries tomorrow. The firm are partners with the Economic Development Board In the Jurong278 words
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Article50 1968-10-16 19 KOTA BHARU, Oct. 10—The National Productivity Centre will conduct leadership and human relations courses here from Sunday to Oct. 17. Taking part in the courses will be 34 supervisors Including staff from government departments and business houses In Kota Bharu. The Malayan Tobacco Co. la sponsoring the courses.50 words
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188 1968-10-16 19 Kota kinabalu, Oct. 13.—One thousand Sabahans will receive medical check.ups from tomorrow before reporting for National Service. The assistant Controller of manpower. Mr. O. N. Raj an. said today his department’s target would be to train 1000 men a year at Bandakan Camp188 words
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152 1968-10-16 19 Workers and voting: A unionist s regrets JPOH, Oct. 13. The 1 vice-president of Cuepacs, Mr. N. S. Wigneswaran, today expressed regret that trade unions In the country had not taken sufficient Interest in getting workers to register as voters. Speaking at me annual meeting of the National Union of152 words
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Article, Illustration592 1968-10-16 20 NORMAN SIEBEL - From NORMAN SIEBEL Mexico City, Oct. 13 Another Olympic opening doy -the greatest. From the moment the girls and men of Greece, ancient founders of the Games, led in the history-making parade of 7,557 from 112 nations to592 words