The Straits Budget, 6 November 1968
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Title Section40 1968-11-06 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REOIOTKRKO AT TH* 0.P.0. UJC. AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES tU. KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 6, 1968. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) Of I ShllUnf KPN >llO MC (F) —l6.40 words
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Article255 1968-11-06 2 S.S. RACHAGAN P.S. MAN lAM N. YAGAMBARAM S.S. GILL - S.S. RACHAGAN P.S. MAN lAM N. YAGAMBARAM S.S. GILL Teluk Anson WE think that it is regrettable that you should have published extracts from an article by Mr. Khoo Kay Khim in the Berita FelaJar Special. Whilst Mr. Khoo’s observations are true of a small proportion of the255 words
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155 1968-11-06 2 RAJA IKRAM - RAJA IKRAM Petaling Jaya DECENTLY there was publicity about promotion of tourism in Perak. Invariably Taiplng’s natural pools are menUoned. Now, there is talk of developing the natural pool sites at Buklt Beraplt near Kuala Kangsar. Having visited the pools In at least155 words
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Article67 1968-11-06 2 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY Singapore I 8TILL get communications from the Island Club and Tanglln Club addressed to Alex Josey Esq. I have never been an esquire, though I’ve been called some odd names ir. my time. If we have to have tags to our names could we not, In this67 words
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Article45 1968-11-06 2 DISGUSTED - DISGUSTED Tanah Rata HAVE Just recehed a 1 first class air letter from New York, the Malaysian equivalent postage on which was 72 cents (US 25 cents). Postage cn my first class air mall reply from Malaysia to New York is M* I.os—why?45 words
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Article123 1968-11-06 2 LEE KIM KEE - LEE KIM KEE Kuala Lumpur IN his replies to com1 plaints on smoke nuisance the Controller of Road Transport has repeatedly stressed that the general public must Arst make a report to the R.I.M.V. concerned. This would imply that in the absence of a report he123 words
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Article264 1968-11-06 2 C.H.A. HOY - C.H.A. HOY Singapore. |)ICK Green's letter (Oct. 28) misses the point and I believe renders a disservice to those who are trying to galvanise the authorities Into action. The mechanics of why diesel engines emit black smoke may be very interesting but the Important fact264 words
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Article493 1968-11-06 2 E. H. JACKSON - E. H. JACKSON Petaling Jaya I AGREE with Mr. Green's letter (8.T. Oct 28) up to a point, but I wish to clarify and raise issue with him over some aspects of his letter. It Is true that overloading and poor driving have a bearing on493 words
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Article68 1968-11-06 2 IMPRESSED - IMPRESSED Singapore Tanah Rata MAY I congratulate TVSlngapura for putting on the “1968 Singapore Youth Festival of Music and Dance” programmes refreshingly spontaneous and unaffected performances by children compared with the Imitative. oh-so-amateurish and uninspired programme of dances by their adult counterparts In another Channel 3 telecast. My68 words
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Article45 1968-11-06 2 OLD WOMAN - OLD WOMAN Kuala Lumpur I REFER to the pedestrian bridge over Leboh Foch. I am an old woman. 62. and And difficulty walking. How can I climb up and down that bridge Just to cross the road? I would collapse.45 words
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Article76 1968-11-06 2 S. M - S. M. Kuala Lumpur rE “low cost flats* at Jalan Peklllllng are by no means for the lower income group Imagine a $2OO a month worker pay lng $75 for a three room flat, or $54 for a two room ore. And this of couise excludes the light and electilcity76 words
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Article56 1968-11-06 2 LIM KUAN MING - LIM KUAN MING Vehicles Aft Registrar of Singapore I REFER to B.L s letter <BT Oct 12» on dlla oidated taxis All taxis are subject to naif-yearly mechanical inspection Conditions ot these vehicles may how ever, deteriorate between inspections B.L is invited to supply me the regls tratlon numbers of56 words
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Article440 1968-11-06 3 —Straits Times, October 28 Plans to transform Jurong into an even more impressive industrial show-piece then it is now are rapidly taking shape. This is clear from the details given by the chairman of the Jurong Town Corporation in an address to the University of Singapore’? Geographical Society,—Straits Times, October 28 - 440 words
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Article707 1968-11-06 3 —Straits Times. October 30 Everything that can possibly be said about the Philippines’ claim to Sabch has already been said, and apparently must go on being said. The disturbing feature is the conviction of the Philippines Government that Malaysia “has gone back on its plighted word, consecrated—Straits Times. October 30 - 707 words
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Article296 1968-11-06 3 —Straits Times. October 30 Science as a means of national development has been a recurrent theme in the restructuring of the educational system in Singapore. The same theme was implicit in the discussions that took place at a recent conference cn scientific and technical co-cpcration between industry and—Straits Times. October 30 - 296 words
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Article293 1968-11-06 3 —Straits Times, October 31 Despite assurances that the war" against pirate taxis in Singapore is yielding results there is little to suggest any substantial decline in their numbers. The fact that some of the operators had the remarkable audacity to “demonstrate” silently outside a police station in—Straits Times, October 31 - 293 words
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Article238 1968-11-06 3 —Straits Times, October 31 The U.N. experts who are to survey the possibilities of Malaysia's livestock industry will find an encouraging background. No doubt they will be able to recommend means and methods of greatly increasing the home production of poultry, eggs, beef, mutton and pork. They—Straits Times, October 31 - 238 words
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Article512 1968-11-06 4 —Straits Times. November 1 Mr. Adam Malik has expressed the hope that Asean will not he weakened by the “tension” between Indonesia and Singapore. By so doing he has touched on a point that has consistently been a major concern of Singapore's foreign policy. Happily Jakarta’s decision to—Straits Times. November 1 - 512 words
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Article244 1968-11-06 4 —Straits Times. Nov. 1, Trade missions and foreign businessmen visiting Singapore have tended more often than in the past to call for greater promotional activity abroad. One of the conclusions at which they arrive within a few days of their tour is that not enough is known—Straits Times. Nov. 1, - 244 words
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Article314 1968-11-06 4 —Straits TlVnes, November 2 Britain’s Foreign Secretary was stating the obvious when he pointed out that his country’s “changing relations” with Singapore and Malaysia involved a more self-reliant defence system in this part of the world. Yet the point was worth making and noting if only because—Straits TlVnes, November 2 - 314 words
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Article598 1968-11-06 4 —Straits Tmies, November 4 Reactions in Hanoi and Saigon to the American halting of the bombing of the north are about what President Johnson must have expected. There are seats at the Paris peace talks for South Vietnam and the National Liberation Front. But Hanoi still describes—Straits Tmies, November 4 - 598 words
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Article421 1968-11-06 4 —Straits Tmies. November 4 Singapore’s record of voluntary social work is one of which the Republic need not be ashamed, but a welfare movement constantly needs to renew itself in terms both of outlook and resources. This seems to be the point which the Minister for Social—Straits Tmies. November 4 - 421 words
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Article, Illustration406 1968-11-06 5 PENANG, Oct. 29 Government is to spend $124.5 million during the next five years to construct major ports in Malaysia, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir, the Minister of Transport, announced today. Tan Sri Sardon was406 words
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381 1968-11-06 5 able to meet adequately the requirements of sea transport for our home and foreign trade.” Tan Sri Sardon said. "There would not be any further need tor us to be dependent on foreign ports." It was also hoped, with the381 words
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110 1968-11-06 5 «SINGAPORE. Oct. 27,—A seminar on Singapore’s economic development in the 1970s will be opened by the head of the Un versify ot Singapore Economics Department, Professor You Poh Seng, on Tuesday Papers will be presented on Singapore's exp >rt drive, the tourist industiy effect of110 words
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308 1968-11-06 5 IPOH. Oct. 27. 'THE Sharikat Permodalan Dan Perusahaan 1 Perak Berhad declared a 100 per cent dividend at its fourth annual meeting here yesterday. The company made a profit of $449,518 last year. It also announced the issue of 2 568 million308 words
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Article, Illustration151 1968-11-06 5 (SINGAPORE, Oct. 27—A top Singapore broadcasting woman, Mrs. Wong-Lee Siok Tin. will represent the Republic at this year's general assembly of the Asian Broadcasting Union at New Delhi. The week-long conference scheduled for Nov. 11. will be the fifth such meeting The151 words
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286 1968-11-06 6 KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 27. JHE British-owned Cathay Pacific Airlines has cancelled all flights from Manila to here. This was confirmed here today by the Sabah manager of the airlines Mr. John Lim, who said the suspension of flights from Manila to Kota286 words
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131 1968-11-06 6 SINGAPORE, Oct. 29— The Ministry of Interior ami Defence is to ask Parliament for an extra Sly million to buy aircraft, boats and equipment. According to supplementary estimates of expenditure for this year published today, this estimate was "not foreseen at the time131 words
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Article45 1968-11-06 6 KLANG. Oct. 24—The Democratic Action Party organising secretary. Mr Lim Kit Siang. will talk on "The Segamat Utara Parliamentary Byelection —A Review and Appraisal" at 27B. Jalan Raja Ha.ssan here, the premises of the DAP Klang branch at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26.45 words
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197 1968-11-06 6 SINGAPORE, Oct. 28.— Social escort agencies. which have recently mushroomed in S i n g a pore, will be raised at the next sitting of Parliament by Mr. J. F. Conceicao, MP for Katong. He will ask the Minister of Defence. Mr. Lim K:m197 words
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93 1968-11-06 6 SINGAPORE. Oct. 29 —A plant inspector of BP Refinery Singapore Ltd.. Mr. Tan Seow Thong. leaves for Western Australia on Nov. 1 to Hssist in a plant overhaul and shut-down at one of Australia's largest oil refineries. Mr. Tan. 30, will be assigned93 words
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Article203 1968-11-06 6 I/UALA LUMPUR. Oct. 27 IV —An exhibition of 200 pictures and articles depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy of non-violence will be opened by the Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagam, at the Museum Negara here on the evening of Oct. 30. The exhibition, which will203 words
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171 1968-11-06 6 IPOH. Oct. 28. —All in- surance executive today spoke of the day when llte insurance would become a “must” for people all over the world. Dr. L. P. Kwok, managing director of Wing On Life Assurance and chairman of Wing On Co. in Hong.171 words
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297 1968-11-06 6 KUCHING. Oct. 27. gTOCKTAKING of Sarawak’s hill forest timber resources has begun. It is part of the national survey being undertaken by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation at the request of Central Government. A senior FAO official. Mr. E Htndley, will reiurn297 words
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102 1968-11-06 6 ti«h military withdraw a), made an extensive tour ol the Naval Bane this morning In the afteriMsm he visited the Tengah RAF Dit.se. Mr Mnrr s will fly to Kuala Lumpur on Oct 31 to visit British military installations there anc return here the same102 words
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Article61 1968-11-06 6 VlNGAPORE Oct. 29 Twenty-three trampolines for schools here will arrive from Britain tomorrow on board the liner Pando Head. The trampolines costing $35,000 were ordered by a local company, Aurora Ltd. Mr. K. T. Tan. the company’s director said: "The trampoline—popular in America. Europe and Japan—is one61 words
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Article, Illustration286 1968-11-06 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 28 ITOR the two men above a 13.000-mile dash from London to Sydney could mean winning £10.030 at the end ot it. That is. if they make it by car in the almost impossible time ot286 words
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Article40 1968-11-06 7 PENANO. Oct 28 A “false storv” contest will be the highlight of the varletv show which (lie Olugor Malay Club lx staging on Nov 16 at Jalan Help > Brown It will e'sj leaturc a children’s fancy dress contest40 words
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135 1968-11-06 7 KUCHING. Oct. 29.—Sarawak's first offshore off well which was started about three months ago in Miri is producing a little more than anticipated The managing director of Shell in Borneo. Air. K A. B. Clough said about ii.j(§ barrels of oil were being135 words
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Article40 1968-11-06 7 KUALA LUM°UR. Or* .7? The Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organisation. Dr N F Izmerov. arrived here t< day for a two-dav visit Dr. Izmerov will study the various projects being conducted bv WHO here40 words
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201 1968-11-06 7 Kuala lumpur. Oct. 29. Local manufacturers must go out on their own to And foreign buyers as there is no such thing as charity in trade, the Minister of Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri (Dr.i Lim Swee Aun, said today. The Minister,201 words
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Article52 1968-11-06 7 SINGAPORE Oct. 29 Sings» pore’s Demity High Commissioner to Malaysia Mr J H. Duclos. 53. will retire parlv next year He is on leave prior to retirement He wo* appointed to the diplomatic Job two years ago. after almost 30 years in broodcasting work He opted52 words
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249 1968-11-06 7 Kuala lumpur. Oct. 28.—The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. is confident that Malaysia will receive U N. aid for the educational projects planned by the Government. Inche Khir. who returned last night Iroin the 15Ui United Nations Educational, Scientific249 words
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Article72 1968-11-06 7 PENANO. Oct. 28 The Ba*»n Luar branch of Party Rakvat. Butterwirtn which has been inactive for some time, will be revived a I a meeting to be held in the village at 3 pxn on Nov 3 Tod patty leaders trom Penang arc Province Wellesley72 words
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Article169 1968-11-06 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27. jyiALAYSIA and Indonesia will have discussions 1 1 on a joint venture in Ashing in the Straits of Malacca, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Hajt Ghazali bin Haji Jawi, said here today Speaking to newsmen at Subang airport before leading169 words
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101 1968-11-06 7 VINGAPORE. Oct. 29—The Rotary Club of Singapore is locking for a student to go to Australia under Us student exchange programme The student must be 16 or 17 and must have passed the Cambridge School Certificate examination with a Grade One. The selected candidate101 words
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Article132 1968-11-06 7 SINGAPORE Oct. 28—Professor Ang Dang Dinh. Professor of Mathematics at the Faculty of Sciences at Saigon University, arrived here at the weekend for a two-month visit to Nanyang University While at Nantah. Prof. Ang. 40. who is an expert on Applied Mathematics will give lectures at132 words
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Article, Illustration509 1968-11-06 8 IPOH, Oct. 29 EXPERIMENTAL sugar cane planting has been carried out and the results of experimental sugar production “are most encouraging,” Dato Ali Zaini, chairman of Gula Perak Berhad, announced today. This was the first step towards509 words
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137 1968-11-06 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 27. A COMMITTEE is to be set up to study the feasibility of setting up a Department of Petroleum within the Ministry of Lands and Mines. Disclosing this today, the Minister of Lands and Mines, Dato Haji Abdul Rahman Ya'akub. said137 words
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Article57 1968-11-06 8 SINGAPORE. Oct. 27—Singapore s High Commissioner to Britain. Mr. A. P. Rajah, will speak on "Commonwealth Its future” at a dinner organised by the Commonwealth Society of Singapore at the conference room of Cuscaden House on Nov 1 at 7.30 p.m, Mr. Rajah and his57 words
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Article45 1968-11-06 8 SINGAPORE. Oct. 27. Professor W.F. Anderson. Professor of Geratric Medicine at the University of Glasgow, will give a public lecture on "The Practice of Geratric Medicine” tomorrow at 8.15 p.m at the Pathology Lecture The *tre. Outram Road G&neial Hot pit a I45 words
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174 1968-11-06 8 KUALA LUMPUR, 29. —The drainage system from Kampong Ma’arof to Klang River is to be improved at an approximate cost of $1.2 million to solve the flood problem in Jalan Bungsar. The acting Municipal Engineer, Inche Jaafar bin Haji Salleh, said today that174 words
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Article39 1968-11-06 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct 29,— Inche Hanaflah Hussain has been elected the new chairman of the United Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia Senator Tan Sri T.H. Tan the deputy chairman and Inche H.A M 1 Buyong. secretary39 words
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101 1968-11-06 8 SINGAPORE, Oct. 27— The Singapore Lighter Owners’ Association today announced new lighterage charges from Nov, 1 for cargo discharged by ships in the Roads and landed by contract lighters at the Telok Ayer Basin. The association said in a statement that agreement had been101 words
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90 1968-11-06 8 SINGAPORE, Oct. 29 Boys' Town in Bukit Timah Road is to get printing and book-bind-ing machines worth $83,000 donated by the Australian Catholic Relief. The Australian High Commissioner. Mr, A.R Parsons, will hand over the machines at a ceremony at 10 a.m90 words
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79 1968-11-06 8 KUAI A LUMPUR Oct 20— The Malaysian Contract Bridge Association will host the 12th Far East Bridge Championship next month. This is the first time that the series will be held in Malaysia since the start of the series 12 years ago. The other countries79 words
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Article46 1968-11-06 8 PENANG. Oct. 29,—The Minister ol Transport. Tan Sri Sardon and the Minister of Labour, Mr. V Manickavasagam. will visit Penang on Nov 7 with members of the Osman Cassim committee to meet shippers and others interested in the working of the port46 words
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270 1968-11-06 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 28 THE Government today rejected a Philippines claim that Tengku Abdul Rahman had suggested that Sabah be jointly exploited by Malaysia and the Philippines. A Foreign Ministry statement said the Prime Minister270 words
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Article410 1968-11-06 9 SINGAPORE. Oct. 30,—Local agents for Vespa are to give awav a specially-designed rainjacket free to every owner of a new Vespa scooter. About 5,000 jackets will be given away through the company's dealers In Singapore and Malaysia. Stressing that he was expressing a personal opinion.410 words
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Article113 1968-11-06 9 Oct. 30.— "rhe opposttiVn Sarawak National Party won two seats in the recent Limbang District Council by-elect-ions in the Fifth Division. In one ward. Its candidate. Haji Ibrahim Kassim. wa> returned unopposed, and in the other. Mr. Gal.s anak Meranut. who polled 347 votes,113 words
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96 1968-11-06 9 PENANG. Oct. 30—The Penang State Government has donated grants of $50,000 each to the Mara Foundation, th National University and the Tengku Abdul Rahman College. Announcing this, the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. said this was in pursuance of the State Government's96 words
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339 1968-11-06 9 PENANG. October 28. THE proposed sea crossing between West Malay1 sia and Sumatra should cater not only for passengers but also for cars and lorries, the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon. said here today. "Such a service will be a link-up339 words
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Article, Illustration374 1968-11-06 10 settle the dispute.—Agencies. JAKARTA, October 29 FOREIGN Minister Mr. Adam Malik said today that Indonesia is prepared to host a meeting in Jakarta between Malaysia and the Philippines if they are willing to discuss settlementsettle the dispute.—Agencies. - 374 words
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90 1968-11-06 10 SINGAPORE, Oct. 20.—Two portable swimming pools or air-conditioning the bar? The members of the Singapore Flying Club will meet soon to take a vote cn this. The vote Is necessary because support for both has been evenly divided.90 words
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Article50 1968-11-06 10 PENANG, Oct. 31. The French Ambassador, Mr. Barthelemy Epinat, will call on the Governor. Tun Syed Shahabuddin, at the Residency, and on the Chief Minister T*>n Sri Wong Pow Nee, on Oct. 31. The ambassador and his wife are due here tomorrow on a three-day visit.50 words
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203 1968-11-06 10 I/'UCHING, Oct. 30— The Sarawak ...e dical Association today called for revision of the medical officers’ salary scale in the State to bring it into line with that of West Malaysia. It urged tlie change to prevent further resignation;» amutig Malaysian203 words
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Article36 1968-11-06 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 30. Members of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club today collected $250 for a “memorial bed" in the Lady Templer Hospital in memory at the late Rotarian, Mr. L. E. O. Seagroalt.36 words
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322 1968-11-06 11 SINGAPORE. Oct. 30 A N audio visual expert today suggested an integration of the mass media radio and television and educational institutions in Singapore. Mr. Lian Fook Shin, head ol the Educational Television Service, made the suggestion in an address322 words
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143 1968-11-06 11 KUALA LUMPUR, October 30. MALAYSIA will recruit technical experts from 1Y1 India for the new Industrial Training Insti- tute at Butterworth. Disclosing this today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, Mr. I.ee San Choon. said it was vital to get more technical experts143 words
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Article46 1968-11-06 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 30Two engineers of the National Electricity Board Mr. R. Nagurajuh. and Inche Mohamed Jalaluddin bin Zainuddin will leave on Nov. 2 for Paris for a five month course on transmission and distribution under the sponsorship of the Fiench Government.46 words
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Article49 1968-11-06 11 SINGAPORE. Oct. 30. Mr. David Marshall, lawyer and former Chief Minister, left here today to join the Singapore delegation at the current session of the United Nations General Assembly at New York, led by Inche Rahim Ishak, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.49 words
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242 1968-11-06 11 KUALA LUMPUR, October 30. WITH total exports of forest products worth $459.6 million, Malaysia was second only to the Philippines among developing countries major capital-intensive forest industries. The article suggested that forest industries could be encouraged by a comprehensive plan giving reliable242 words
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Article69 1968-11-06 11 SEREMBAN, Oct. 30. The world vice-president for operations of the Junior Chamber International, Mr. Daniel C. M. Leow, will leave here on Nov. 2 for Mar Del Plata In Argentina to attend the sevenday Jaycee World Congress beginning on Nov. 10. Mr. Leow will report to69 words
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Article512 1968-11-06 11 KUALA LUMPUR, October 29. 'JUN Abdul Razak today described the proposal by the Philippines Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ramos, to partition Sabah as a ‘‘non-starter.” He reiterated that Malaysia was still prepared to talk on reconciliation provided the Philippines recognised its sovereignty over Sabah. Speaking to512 words
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Article, Illustration241 1968-11-06 12 SINGAPUORE. Oct. 1*.— An envoy from Finland, Mr. Heikki Hannikainen, today met Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam. for discussions on the improvement of trade and other relations between the two countries. Mr. Hannikainen is the leader of an 11-man Finnish trade241 words
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127 1968-11-06 12 —Bernama. Kuala lumpur. Oct. '11. —Pakistan is likely to adopt the system of Malaysia’s National Operations Room for application to its own development programmes, the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Mr. M.S. Shaikh, said here today. “Recommendations will be submitted soon by Pakistan’s Economic—Bernama. - 127 words
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219 1968-11-06 12 Kuala lumpur. Oct ?,0.—Malaysia has succeeded in raising a $19 million loan issue in West Germany—the first to he obtained in any European capital market. A Note Purchase agreement on this was signed on Monday in Frankfurt by the Malaysian Ambassador to West219 words
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Article394 1968-11-06 12 JAKARTA, Oct. 30 INDONESIA’S Foreign Minister, Mr. Adam Malik, said today he hoped the tension between Singapore and Indonesia over the execution of two Indonesians two weeks ago would not affect the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean). He said that relations between394 words
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Article78 1968-11-06 12 KUALA I.UMPUR, Oct 30— There will be a forum on birth control and family planning tomorrow at pm at St. Paul's Church in Petaling Jaya. Members of the panel are Dr. J. Seevaratnam (chairman). Professor Donald Chan, (Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Malavai,78 words
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Article, Illustration781 1968-11-06 13 PORT DICKSON, Oct. 31 ffHE Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, tonight warned the Chinese business community that they would perish if they isolate themselves from politics. He gave the warning when opening the Malaysian Chinese781 words
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119 1968-11-06 13 CINGAPORE. Oct. 31 Eight local employers of Vosper Thornycroft Uniteers Ltd, a shipbuilding firm at TanJong Rhu. have been promoted to assistant managers in the various departments of the firm. Their appointment to management posts, announced by I he company chairman. Commander C.W.S. Dreyer. “is119 words
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Article149 1968-11-06 13 DO. 1/ UAL A LUMPUR. Oct. 30 The name of Lee Joo For can now be added to the list of up and coming young Malaysian playwrights. His play Son Of Zen was safely launched at the MARA auditorium this evening. Although a little on theDO. - 149 words
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Article25 1968-11-06 13 HANGAR. Oct. 31—The Perils Information Department will hole a two-day civics course for 80 Imams throughout the State on Nov. 3 and 5.25 words
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283 1968-11-06 13 KOTA BHARU, Oct. 3. THE Assistant Minister of Home Affairs, Inche 1 Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah. today warned the people, especially those along Kelantan’s border with Thailand, that it was an offence to be in possession of two identity cards.283 words
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82 1968-11-06 13 I/UALA LUMPUR. Oct. 31 Britain's Minister of Defence for Equipment, Mr. John Morris, arrived here today for a brief visit. He paid courtesy calls on the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. the Chief of the Armed Forces. General Tunku Osman bin Tunku Mohamed Jewa.82 words
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279 1968-11-06 14 K LUMPUR. Oct. 31 THE Japanese are offering ‘‘stiff competition” to Australian heavy equipment sold in Malaysia. This is because the Japanese can produce sophisticated machinery at “reasonably low prices, attractive enough for developing countries.” the leader of the New South. Wales engineering279 words
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181 1968-11-06 14 OINGAPORE, Oct. 31. (Jnesco experts are expected to arrive shortly to help set up a natural science museum, a science and technology documentation centre, and assist the technical teacher training programme. The Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, said this at181 words
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Article, Illustration171 1968-11-06 14 OANGKOR ISLAND. r Oct. 30. —Heng Lee Boey, aged 7, a Primary One pupil of the Hua Lian Chinese School here, has been missing since last Sept. 30. On that day she left home with her elder sister. Ah Lin. 16. to171 words
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90 1968-11-06 14 IPOH. Oct 31.—The Lions 1 Club of Ipoh is placing the accent on its community projects for youths, according to Its president, Mr. Lim Seang Guan. And this will be done by helping the underprivileged help thd.nselves instead of merely providing material aid.90 words
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Article25 1968-11-06 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 31 The MiUysnn Trades Union I Congress has moved to its new headquarters at 19. Julan Barat, P' t.ilm* Jaya.25 words
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110 1968-11-06 14 SINGAPORE. Oct. 20—Fin- land will be urged to set up a trade office, and to establish “more concrete” relations with Singaoore. This was disclosed at the airport today b.v Mr. Heikki Hannikainen. leader of an 11-man Finnish trade delegation who left for Jakarta after110 words
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Article, Illustration300 1968-11-06 14 KOTA KINABALU. Oct. 31. 'J’HE Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, today described as “mischievous" Manila allegations tnat Filipino workers in Sabah were being harassed and ill-treated. “I have received no reports or complaints of any harassment or ill treatment.” Mr. Manickavasagam300 words
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74 1968-11-06 14 SINGAPORE. Oct 30- An old niun died when he tripped over a tyre and tell, a coroner's court heard today. N* Alt Ban. 61, was watching some men unloading goods from a lorry at a godown In Kalian* Road on Sept. 4 when he74 words
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Article, Illustration517 1968-11-06 15 OH KEE T1ANG - By OH KEE T1ANG: PENANG, Oct. 31 A KOVAI. Australian Air Force pilot. Fl)ing Officer Brian Fooks. who has won the Distinguished Flying Cross for outstanding work in directing air strikes against the Vietcong. today described517 words
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Article75 1968-11-06 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Oct. 30 Tun Abd>. Ka/uk will muke an official two-day visit to Johor* on Friday. He will open the $150,000 Ungku Tun Aminah mosque nameo af er the Sultanah of Johore at Tampoi. and the new $250 000 Johore area rehabilitation organisation75 words
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Article40 1968-11-06 15 KANOAR. Oct. 31 Inche Mohumcd ArifT bin Puteli. headmaster of the Kangar National School, has been reelected chairman of the Behor Temak Multi-purpose Co-opera-tive Society, with Inche Husein hin Bakar as secretary and Icbai Abdul Karim as treasurer.40 words
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Article59 1968-11-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 31 Senator AbdiK Ghalar Baba will open a seminar on specialised writing on agriculture, the economy and rural life at the South East Asia Press Centre here on Monday at 10.30 a m. Fifteen trainees from Jakarta. Saigon. Sabah, Sarawak and West59 words
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Article51 1968-11-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Oct. 30— The Lady Templer Tuberculosis Hospital will hold a Halloween ‘‘Save A LMe" ball to raise $10,000 (or its funds at the Selangor Club here tomorrow. The Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Selangor. Cabinet Ministers and a large gatheiing of VIPs will51 words
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Article62 1968-11-06 15 KUANTAN. Oct. 30 About 200 Boy Scouts will ho>'d a farewell rally for their Chief Commissioner, Syed Isa bin Alwee. at the Telok Chempedak beach here tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. Syed Isa who has been Chief Commissioner for four years, will be retiring shortly. The rally62 words
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172 1968-11-06 15 Rernama. J£l ALA M MPI’R. Oct. 31 I nlike many countries in Asia. Africa and Latin America, Malaysia is virtually free from smallpox. the director of the Institute of Medical Research. Professor I'ngku Omar Ahmad, said here today. He was comment ng onRernama. - 172 words
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146 1968-11-06 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Oct, 30. —Ungku Ismail bln Ungku Mahmud, 32. a paper searcher In the State Treasury here, was today produced In the magistrate’s court and charged with abetting six armed men who robbed the Treasury of $452,000 on Aug. 26. He pleaded not146 words
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Article20 1968-11-06 15 SINGAPORE. Oct. 30—About 280 Thai students will arrive here on Saturday on a four-day goodwill and sightseeing tour.20 words
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309 1968-11-06 16 -A P. JAKARTA Nop. I INDONESIAN importers said yesterday that restricting imports from Singapore will cost the Government “considerable revenue” in high taxes normally collected on goods from the island Republic. And they warned that “if imports are hard hit, prices will increase here/’-A P. - 309 words
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Article204 1968-11-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1 'THE South Vietnamese Ambassador here, Mr. 1 Nguyen Duy Quang. today thanked Malaysians for their aid to Vietnamese refugees made homeless and destitute by the North Vietnamese Communists during the Tet offensive early this year. ‘The people and the Government of204 words
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191 1968-11-06 16 TOHORE BHARU, Nov. 1.— Tun Abdul Razak said today that the Government had to date spent more than $170 million to brine better health facilities to the rural areas. The facilities included the building of health and midwife clinics. The Deputy Prime191 words
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Article45 1968-11-06 16 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Oct. 31Thc OCPD. Asst. Supt. Cyril David, who inspected a parade by members of the Frlice Volunteer Reserve yesterday, paid tribute to the late Mr. George Baptist, officer in charge of the PVR here until his recent death.45 words
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198 1968-11-06 16 JPOH. Oct. 30. Parents were urged here today by the Perak Chief Education Officer, Dato Idris bin Babjee, to take a positive interest in the work of their schoolgoing children and in their after-school hours. “They should ‘audit’ the school198 words
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219 1968-11-06 16 PENANG, Nov. 1. 14 years of research, the Kitazato Institute of Tokyo has produced Mitomycin C an effective antibiotic for the treatment of cancer. “With its use. an estimated 57 per cent of patients undergoing lung cancer operation may be still219 words
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Article20 1968-11-06 16 PENANG. Nov. 1—The Kuala 9edili Besar light beacon at Jason Bay. on the East Coast, has been re-lit.20 words
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93 1968-11-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1. Miiss Prue Smith, Queensland’s 1968 "Girl In A Million.” will arrive here on Nov. 5 on the first stage of her award-winn-ing world tour. Miss Smith. 20. who is a specialist music teacher in Brisbane, will be the93 words
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81 1968-11-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 The Yang di-Pertuan Agonu has sent a message of greetings to Emperor Haile Selassie on the occasion of the Emperor's J8th coronation anniversary. The King also sent a similar message to President Boumedienne of Algiers on the occasion of the81 words
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248 1968-11-06 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1. THE first hotel in Malaysia with an indoor ice-skating rink, and the largest shopping arcade, will be built in Imbi Road, directly behind the Bukit Bintang Park here. The $10 million complex will also have a swimming248 words
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Article56 1968-11-06 17 PENANG Nov 1 Mr J*met> Edgar, secretary of the extension committee of the World Alliance of YMCAs In Geneva, will arrive in Penan* on Nov. 8. Dui In* bin visit Mr. Edgar will meet the Penang YMCA building committee for talk* on their new building56 words
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Article31 1968-11-06 17 Gen. Hamid’ s date KUALA LUMPUR. Nov 1 Thf Chief of Ofneral Staff. Tan Svi Abdul Hamid bin Bulin. will open the Armed Forces» Apprentice Trade School at Port Dtckwn tomorrow.31 words
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Article36 1968-11-06 17 BUNGEI PATANI. Oct. 28 Syed Osman bin Syed Mohamed lthd. District Officer. Kuala Muda. who suffered u heart attack while inspecting the Merbok bunding scheme in July. will resume dutv on Nov. 1.36 words
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Article24 1968-11-06 17 PENANG. Oct. 28—The Penang Rural District Council a ill meet at Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra, 9th floor, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.24 words
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198 1968-11-06 17 If U ALA LUMPUR. Oct. 30. —Malaysia is aware of the need to continue to learn and evolve new development techniques despite its proud record in national development, the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tengku Tan Sri Mohamed, said today.198 words
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Article33 1968-11-06 17 SINGAPORE. Nov. 1 The Commonwealth cable management committees seventh conference here today after five days of discussions. Bight delegates from Singapore. Malaysia. Britain. Canada Australia and New Zealand attended33 words
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171 1968-11-06 17 K. LUMPUR, Nov. 1 MALAYSIA will make the key speech at the Girl Guides Asian national leaders’ conference to be held in Sangam, India, from Nov. 6. Mrs. P. Navaratnam. the chief commissioner of the Girl Guide Association in Malaysia, will171 words
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Article274 1968-11-06 17 PENANG. Nov. 1. |)ELAY in establishing Penang's proposed tree trade zone in which imports intended for entrepot trade can be stored free of Customs duties or surtax charge is due to the local business community not being definite about what they want. this today,274 words
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104 1968-11-06 17 DENANG, Nov. 1. The 1 French Ambassador, Mr. Barthelemy Epinat. spent one hour at the Penang inter-school art competition today and later asked for the name and address of a student whose work had impressed him. Mr. Epinat. an art connoisseur, explained that he104 words
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102 1968-11-06 17 CINGAPORE. Nov. 1. A local manufacturing firm. Hume Industries «Far East) Ltd., has won an $800,000 export order for Singapore-made pipes. The contract to supply asbestos pipes to Hong Kong, was awarded to the company through its agents in the British colony. Jardine102 words
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Article945 1968-11-06 18 THE Stock Exchange was almost “transformed" overnight if that is not too strong a word by the announcement that the U.S.A. had halted the bombing of North Vietnam and that other peace moves were afoot. The news hit the market on Friday morning and immediately945 words
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Article412 1968-11-06 18 Movkmints op sharks PRICKS BASK D ON A COM* PA R ISON OP LAST SALKS IN THK SINCAPORK AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADINQ ROOMS OP THK STOCK SXCHANCK ON OCT. 15 AND NOV. 1. INDUSTRIALS: ACM A (+26 cents), Ben and Ca. —l4 cental, Bernea Bar had (4-9412 words
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Article40 1968-11-06 18 ON the free exchange market in Hong Kong on Saturday the U.S. Deliar wax quoted at 6.101 for T.T. and 6. 00 f for cath. Sterling wax quoted at 14.54 and ene tael of (eld at 2914.40 words
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Article28 1968-11-06 18 In London on Friday Malayan 5 per cent c.l.f. U.K. North European basic ports in bulk Oct.'Nov. was unchanged. Previous business was at $6O per ton.28 words
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Article57 1968-11-06 18 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct 31 Nov. 1 Industrials: 148.42 148.58 149 01 149.15 150 69 Properties: 162 53 164.17 164.58 164 59 167 38 i Tins: 78.49 78 48 78.66 78 64 78.55 t$ rubbers: 103.49 103.53 103.53 103 53 103 61 Dec. 30.57 words
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Article37 1968-11-06 18 Current Date Total for Total for pavment payable tlie year previous vear Hume (Ml 7J%* Nov 29 171%' M Banking (old) 5% Nov 20 71% 71% blhn. Hints 50% Dec. 13 871% 125% t Interim37 words
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229 1968-11-06 18 MOiKMRKR first grade rubbr f.o.b. buyers closed at 5 p.m in Singapore and Kuala l.umpui yesterday at 57% rents per lb unchanged on Thursday’s closing The tone was quiet and slightly steadier. R.A.8. and M.R.E. closing prices in cents per lb. yesterday. Buyers229 words
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Article406 1968-11-06 18 THE tailend of last week's trading saw the peak of the recent prolonged rise In prices on the Rubber market report H.C.B. Co. Ltd. In their current review. During this current week the market lost ground and about H cents were erased from last week’s high,406 words
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Article24 1968-11-06 18 Nov. 1. KIBRKR PRICK: 57* cents (unchanged). TIN PRICE: $592,621 (up $3,874). Estimated offering 210 tons (down 15 tons).24 words
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Article624 1968-11-06 19 THS following Is a complete Hat ot 4 revised quotations for the week ended Friday Nov. 1 INDUSTRIALS B. S. ACMA 4.20 4.2*4 Alex-Bricks Ben 4. Cu 2.32 2.36 Boreno Berbad 1.7b i.8b Bouatead 1.8b 1.86 C. Sugars 4.06 1.16 C.C.M. ords 1.76 O.C.M deb 1.02 O. S.624 words
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Article280 1968-11-06 19 SNIPS LVINQ ALONQSIDB THB SINQAPORB HARBOUR WHARVIS OR BXPROTRO TOOAV ARRi eastern Unity 6, Baatern Muse 0/7, Andrei Strug 8/9, Nedsr Weser 10/11, Rising Sun 10, Central Mastsr 21/22, Hoi Houw 28/24, Mel bourns Mara 26/ 26. Robert Maersk 27/28, Pyrrhus S1/S», Treat 38/36, Dapbaa 28/30, Yamahlr280 words
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Article27 1968-11-06 19 In London on Thursday Malayan S per cent e.l.f. U.K./North European basic porta In bulk Oct./Nov. was unchanged. Previous business was at $9O par ton.27 words
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254 1968-11-06 19 SINGAPORE, Nov. 1.— Singapore will host the biggest international Christian conference ever held in this part of the world when the Asia-South Pacific Congress on Evangelism opens here next Tuesday The eight-day congress sponsored by the Billy Gra ham Evangelistic Association will254 words
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259 1968-11-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 THE chairman ot the West German Parliamen1 tary Committee for the Interior, Mr. Hermann Schmitt-Vockenhausen, said today the West German public knew so little of Singapore that many still thought the Republic was an “occupied British war harbour.” Calling for259 words
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116 1968-11-06 19 pENANG, Nov. 3. A see-through dress made its debut in Penang yesterday at a fashion show organised by the Lions Club of Penang in aid of its education fund for underprivileged children. Modelling the daring white nylon dress was Devi Chlk,116 words
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Article29 1968-11-06 19 KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. 1 The Oerakan Ra’avat Malaysia will launch Its youth section at a meeting at Its headquarters in Jalan Brickfields here tomorrow at fi p.m.29 words
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290 1968-11-06 19 SINGAPORE, Nov. 1. Singapore aims at producing twice as many technical students at minimum cost and without having to build any more technical schools. This Is part of a new education plan outlined today by the Political Secretary to the Ministry of Education.290 words
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Article38 1968-11-06 19 —Bemama KUALA LUMPUR. Nov. A The Minister without Portfolio, Senator Ghaffar Baba, will leave for Trengganu on Nov. 18 for a two-day visit. He will be accompanied by the American Ambassador. Mr. James Bell.—Bemama.—Bemama - 38 words
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Article, Illustration450 1968-11-06 20 ALBAN GOMES - By ALBAN GOMES: Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 2 jy|R. Khaw Kai Boh, Chef-de-Mission of the Malaysian contingent to the Mexico City Olympic Games, admitted on his return here yesterday that Malaysia had a long way to go to reach world standards. He stressed450 words
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Article, Illustration294 1968-11-06 20 SINGAPORE, N*ov. 2.— Singapore’s limited sports facilities have restricted widely par ticlpated international games to be held here on a large scale. However, the completion of the national sports complex at Kallang by the end of 1971 may make it possible for Singapore294 words
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Article294 1968-11-06 20 IPOH, Nov, 2. Perak put 1 up a great fight with several reserves to beat Malaysian Armed Forces by nine points (try and two penalties) to three (penalty In a key- North Zone Malaya Cup rugger match on the Munldpal padang here today. Perak thus kept294 words
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133 1968-11-06 20 |£UALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3. —A chain of motels may dot the Malaysian countryside, according to the chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Tourist Association, Mr. A.J.M. Baiter. Mr. Ruiter said an American financier had recently visited Malaysia on behalf of an investment company to133 words