The Straits Budget, 26 February 1969
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section41 1969-02-26 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER REGISTERED AT THE G.P.O. U K:, AS A NEWSPAPER SERIES 854. KUALA LUMPUR, FEBRUARY 26, 1969. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 4069 MC (P) 0727.41 words
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Advertisement82 1969-02-26 1 THE BOOK OF IKE YEAH IS HEBE... TIE STRUTS TIMES 5C W. m The ANNUAL is South-East Asia's finest publication. It enjoys a high reputation not only in the region, but all over the world. This new issue carries a wide variety of features, many illustrated with superb fullcolour pictures.82 words
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279 1969-02-26 2 TAXPAYER - TAXPAYER Port Dicksoa I WISH to thank the De- fence Depart ment spokesman for his prompt and detailed reply whlcn, however, raises further questions: nan a million people around K.n. alone are Wee tunes l miner Horn Panchor or Kuantan and acpeiiu upon tne six279 words
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Article67 1969-02-26 2 ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTANT Port Dickson THE Act of Parliament for the formation of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants received the Royal Assent on Sept S 3, 1967 It provided for the regist r ation of accountants under three categories: public accountants, registered accountants and licensed accountants. The act has not yet been67 words
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Article309 1969-02-26 2 S.G. S - S.G.S Kuala Lumpur |l o weex-enu a lritnd aiove me up U> tVUiUtt IVUUU Oaill u. 11 wag juoi ail uuui g drive aiiU a ae lUiuta in uuui tne irunx roaa we were giceicu u> a DeautnUi muovjue adjoining a uuiilai* taiiip ana cue ponce309 words
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358 1969-02-26 2 CONCERNED - CONCERNED Petaling Jaya THE Aziz Report, we understand, will be published shortly and not surprisingly, teachers all over the country are anxiously awaiting the recommendations regarding their salaries and conditions of service. But should It be teachers only who need to take358 words
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272 1969-02-26 2 L. T. FIRBA. VK - L. T. FIRBA.VK Singapore. AS one who has been Interested In the history of Singapore for many years 1 was delighted to read that a new ettoit is to be made to preserve historic buildings. All those who love the City should give their full support272 words
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190 1969-02-26 2 HO WYE KEONG - HO WYE KEONG Pengawal Pos Perak I REFER to the com--1 plaint by Mr. E. H. (S. T. Jan. 7), Sluggish Bervlce’. There are one postmaster and two clerks working at the counter positions and Internal sections of the Tanah Rata Post Office190 words
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Article60 1969-02-26 2 K. S. KHONG - K. S. KHONG Chief Water Engineer Public Utilities Board Singapore YOUR report (S.T. Feb. 11) “High dam ready” quoted a PUB spokesman as having said: “We also Intend to build a saddle dam beside the Seletar one.” A saddle dam has already been completed and this was stated by the60 words
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Article454 1969-02-26 3 Straits Times, February I<* New talk pf a MalaysiaSingapore common maiket echoes the awareness flowering on both sides of the Cau&eway of the need to strengthen goodwill and cooperation. Proposals for a limited common maiket require, however, careful preparation and appraisal, which explains the cautious approach of Mr.– Straits Times, February I<* - 454 words
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Article470 1969-02-26 3 —Straits Times. February 19 A good many ideas for economic co-opcidtion in South and South-East Asia, conceptually iai more grandiose than the Colombo Plan, have gone the rounds in recent years. It cannot be said of any of them, how’ever, that they have yet fructified or produced a—Straits Times. February 19 - 470 words
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Article485 1969-02-26 3 —Straits Times, February 22 Rubber W'as a touch over seventy cents at the close of the market yesterday, 13 cents up on early January trading and the best price in nearly three years. There is enough promise in the maiket and facts in the background to uush—Straits Times, February 22 - 485 words
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Article654 1969-02-26 3 —Straits Times. February 21 The Tengku Abdul Rahman College w'ill hold its first classes on Monday in an atmosphere purged of the tensions and suspicions which swirled around the project when it was first mooted seven months ago. It is now clear that the college will not be—Straits Times. February 21 - 654 words
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Article402 1969-02-26 3 —©traits Times. February 21 Latest figures of Singapore’s agricultural production are of interest not only because of the record $284,405,700 output that haa been achieved but because they are a reminder that the farm sector of the economy is a lively and prosperous one. Concern with—©traits Times. February 21 - 402 words
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Article339 1969-02-26 4 —Btraits Times February 22 Reaction in the Philippines to Malaysia’s plans for building up her air defences is such as to cause a catching of the breath. Kuala Lumpur’s shopping for jet fight- ers, the Philippines Foreign Secretary, Mr. Carlos Romulo, has said, is “totally unjustified” and—Btraits Times February 22 - 339 words
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Article231 1969-02-26 4 —Straits Times, February 22 There is nothing complicated about the problem of Thai trawlers intruding into Malaysian waters nothing that need give a “headache” to the Thai Foreign Minister, Tun Thanat Khoman, or anyone else. All that is necessary is that the intrusions should stop. So long—Straits Times, February 22 - 231 words
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Article428 1969-02-26 4 —Straits Tftnes, February 24 President Ayub Khan's announcement that he has made a “final and irrevocable” decision not to stand for re-election next year should take the heat out of political agitation in Pakistan, although it may be some time before law and order are complet* ly—Straits Tftnes, February 24 - 428 words
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Article650 1969-02-26 4 IStraits TiVnes. February 24 President Nixon's Eeiopean tour comes either at very much the right moment, or the wrong. It looks almost a matter of taste. Soviet war games in East Germany, the French rift with the Western European Union, the* whispered rumours de Gaulle's proposals for– IStraits TiVnes. February 24 - 650 words
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Article99 1969-02-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Pet) 23 The Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Yap Chin Kwee. today presented Malaysia c-ommemora'ive medal a to 17 Sikh community leaders on behalf of Tengku Abdul Rahman at the Sikh temple in Sentul. Before th presentation. Mr. Yap prais**d the99 words
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287 1969-02-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18. 'j’HE Government will have to evolve a more selective set of criteria to direct investments into fields which promise dynamic growth prospects. So says a UN survey of the country’s export possibilities, conducted jointly by the UN Conference on Trade287 words
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Article26 1969-02-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 18— The Bultan of Selangor and the Tengku Ampuan will visit the Royal Mausoleum In Kuala Selangor at 10.30 am tomorrow26 words
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Article133 1969-02-26 5 SINGAPORE, Feb. 18 —An expert in Bible study and well-known theologian and university professor flew in tonight from Madras to inaugurate a special three year campaign of Biblereading and study in Singapore and Malaysia. The Rt. Rev. Stephen Neill, who has lectured at Oxford and133 words
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Article74 1969-02-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 16— The Malaysian Institute of Management will hold a twoday seminar course on "The principles and practices of public relations” in co-operation with the Institute of Public Relations at the Shell Theatrette Shell House. Jalan Sulalman here on Feb. 19. Fees for the course74 words
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241 1969-02-26 5 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18.—Negotiations are expected to begin soon for an air services agreement between Malaysia and the Soviet Union. The deputy secretary (Civil Aviation and Meteorological Services» to the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Saw Huat Lye, said today that the negotiations wouldBernama. - 241 words
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452 1969-02-26 5 SINGAPORE. F#k. 17 Government’s machinery for turning out urgently-required skilled technicians for Singapore's fast expanding industries will switch to top gear in April when four industrial training centres, with full-time facilities for about 2,000 apprentices, are opened. The most important centre452 words
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Article140 1969-02-26 5 1.2m Swedish aid for Malaysia Bernama I/UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 18. —The Swedish International Development Authority has allocated $l-2 million this year as aid to the National Family Planning Board a communication expert with the authority, Mr Biorh Bernadston said today. He added Malaysia was one of two countries in Asia. Bernama - 140 words
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Article, Illustration370 1969-02-26 6 PLANT FROM BRITISH FIRM 36mil sugar project deal IPOH, Feb. 18 NEGOTIATIONS are being finalised between the multi-million dollar Gula Perak Berhad and a British firm Fletcher and Stewart Ltd. for the purchase of machinery for a sugar factory in the Dindings district of Perak. The factory is the first370 words
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274 1969-02-26 6 IPOH, Feb. 16. npHE once lucrative egg business in Perak is now 1 on the verge of collapse. The reason: Overproduction and dumping from other states resulting In a glut which has forced the price down. To remedy the situation,274 words
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98 1969-02-26 6 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 17. Mara is supporting 3,000 students at its Institute of Technology in Petaling Java. It is also sponsoring 850 students undergoing higher studies overseas. The Minister without Portfolio, Senator Abdul Ghafar bin Baba, said today that Mara would spend $2.6 million this98 words
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Article36 1969-02-26 6 PENANG, Feb. 16—Mr. Chong Chin Seng has been elected chairman of the Penang .Teachers’ Art Circle with Mr. Llm Chee Hoon as secretary, Miss Josephine Chok. asst secretary and Miss Llm Phalk See, treasurer.36 words
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227 1969-02-26 6 l/l ALA LI MPt R, Feb. 17. —The first Russian Minister to visit Malaysia will arrive here on Feb. 24 to disenss further trade relations between the two countries. The Minister ol Foreign Trade. Mr. N. S. Pa toilette v (above), will lead a227 words
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185 1969-02-26 6 Bernama. Kuala lumpur, Feb. 17.—Malaysia exported 65,750 tons of rubber worth $72 9 million to Communist China in the first half of last year. For the whole of 1967 expoKs totalled 16.121 tons worth $19.6 million. A spokesman for the Ministry ofBernama. - 185 words
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Article94 1969-02-26 6 Bernama l/UAI.A LUMPUR. Feb. 16. Eight Mara officers are undergoing a two-year training with an insurance firm here as part of the plan to form a bumiputra insurance company, the chairman of Mara. Senator Abdul Ghafar bin Baba, said today. The formation of the companyBernama - 94 words
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Article77 1969-02-26 6 CINGAPORE. Feb. 16.—Re* preservatives from nine nations will attend the sth Asia-Pacific food production conference here from March 3 to 6 Sponsored by the International Minerals and Chemical Corporation of the United States, the conference will be attended by leading executives of the fertilizer Industry from Japan, Korea,77 words
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195 1969-02-26 7 SINGAPORE. Feb 16. —Severat interna* tional shipping companies are keen to run regular services for Malaysian and Singapore rubber shippers, who opted out of the Far Eastern Freight conference at the end of last year. The freight booking centre. which Is responsible195 words
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Article55 1969-02-26 7 BINOAPORE, Feb 16—A top British industrialist Sir David Brown, will fly here on Feb 1» for discussions wHh the directors of Vosper Thorneycroft Unlteers Ltd., regarding the expansion of the shipyard. Sir David, who will be accompanied by Lady Brown, is chairman of the David Brown Group of55 words
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Article, Illustration317 1969-02-26 7 SINGAPORE. Feb. 10. —Hume's man-on-the move, Mr. J. V. Williams rtew to Africa yesieruay to sell his company’s products. He left only days after H"nu* Industries (Far E ->t i Ltd hud obtained a $5OO 000 order to supply more-cast prestressed317 words
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Article56 1969-02-26 7 SINGAPORE. Feb 18 The Commander. Far East Fleet Vice Admiral WD OBrlen. Is to visit three ports tn East Malaysia. He arrives in Kuching bv air tomorrow and on Feb 21 leaves for Brunei He wtH be in Lahiian on Feb 28 and a( Kota56 words
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Article, Illustration209 1969-02-26 7 SINGAPORE, Feb- 18. J Like the ancient mariner, Commodore Hobart J. Kbnua. skipper of the tO.OM-ton President Cleveland, has been an the high seas for a long, long time more than half a century in fact. But. he is never alone for he has been209 words
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180 1969-02-26 7 Planners predict traffic as Juron g s biggest headache CINGAPORE, Feb. 17 —City planners who have just finished an official survey of Jurong town predict that traffic will be the township’s bigg est headache if present trends continue. The forecast is based on three major findings: 80 PER CENT of180 words
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76 1969-02-26 7 RRUNEI TOWN Feb 16 Mr. Kong Fang Chong, a journalist representing the Chinese newspaper. Miri Daily News. here, has been banned from re-en-tering Brunei. An Immigration Department spokesman, who disclosed this today did not give any reasons. Mr Kong, who has been representing the76 words
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206 1969-02-26 7 PENANG, Fob. 16 JLIORE foreign students are studying in private schools in Penang this year. As a result more private schools teaching commercial subjects have been opened to cope with the demand. Most of these foreign students are from Thailand and Indonesia.206 words
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Article, Illustration308 1969-02-26 8 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 THE Singapore Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said today he hoped something fruitful for Malaysia and Singapore" would come out of the five-power defence talks in Canberra in June.Bernama. - 308 words
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132 1969-02-26 8 pENANG, Feb. 14.—Human “roosters" will crow at midnight on Chinese New Year’s Eve to usher in the Year of the Rooster. They will be heard at a competition which the Old Frees’ Association is holding in conjunction with their Chinese New Year132 words
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Article193 1969-02-26 8 PENANG, Feb. 14. THE Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, last night warned that anti-national and pro-Communist forces might attempt to play on communal issues to win popular support during the election. “I am lully confident that the majority of our people will not193 words
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Article49 1969-02-26 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 14—It was offlcia'iy announced here today that Mr K.C. Nair. of the Ministry of External Affairs, is to succeed Mr. Mohamed Attaur Rahman as Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia. It is understood that Mr Rahman will teconr.e India's Ambassador to Iran49 words
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178 1969-02-26 8 \f ALACCA, Feb. 19. ITI The newly-form-ed Malacca branch of the Gerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia has decided to contest the general election. The number of candidates will be decided later, depending on agreement reached with Opposition parties at national level. The secretary of the Malacca178 words
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Article82 1969-02-26 8 SINGAPORE. Feb. 19—Singapore is to send nn official to a icglonal seminar on agriculture In Sydney from April 10 to 12. Btxty other delegates from 19 countries. including Malaysia, will also attend. Sponsored by the Asian Development Bank, the seminar will discuss the bank's efforts in promoting82 words
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303 1969-02-26 8 Bernama Kuala lumpur, Feb. 19. Tengku Abdul Rahmans wish that the price of rubber reach 66 cents or more a pound this year to coincide with his 66th birthday came true today. According lo the deputy chairman of the Malaysian Rubber Exchange.’- Bernama - 303 words
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Article222 1969-02-26 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 14. TTENGKU Abdul Rahman today described the 1 latest British offer to supply Malaysia with two types of aircraft in two stages as “no different” from the proposal made to him by the British Foreign Secretary. Mr. Michael Stewart, in222 words
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Article, Illustration152 1969-02-26 9 I/I'AI.A LI'MFUR. Feb. u 14.—The Chief function of the Commonwealth Development Corporation in Malaysia is to train local management personnel for an eventual takeover of CDC projects in the country. The chairman of the corporation, Cord llowick of Glendale (above), Maid thi* at152 words
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Article65 1969-02-26 9 TANAH RATA. Feb. 17— Cameron Highlands Rotary Club hflLs o;lven $l,OOO to $ll the 11 primary schools in the Highlands to purchase books for needy pupils The presentation was made yesterday by the club president Inche Abdul Azmi bin Abdul Tahrim. who is also the65 words
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Article38 1969-02-26 9 KUALA LUMPUR Feb. 21. Tiie Yang dl-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisurl Agong will attend a performance of the Great Royal Circus of India at the Likok Garden here on Monday at 9 p m.38 words
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Article16 1969-02-26 9 BUTTER WORTH. Feb 21/ Province Wellesley North. District Council will meet on Feb. 28.16 words
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220 1969-02-26 9 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 14.—Malaysia will continue to get more aid from New Zealand under the Colombo Plan. This assurance was given by a two-man Colombo Plan mission from New Zealand which arrived here today for three-day’s of discussions with Malaysian officials on New Zealand's220 words
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Article24 1969-02-26 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 19— Tengki: Abdul Rahman will visit the Dunlop Tyre Factories tomorrjw and will open Dunlop’s High Speed Test house24 words
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162 1969-02-26 9 IfIALA LI'MPUR, Feb. 11 19. A seven-man French delegation, headed by Gen. Yves Exano, flew in here tonight for further discussions on the sale of 16 Mirage jet fighters to Malaysia. They will begin discussions with Malaysian officials at the Ministry of162 words
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325 1969-02-26 9 IPOH, Feb. 14. THE Mentri Besar, Da to Haji Ahmad bin Said, and his wife, Datin Rajemah binte Haji Mohamed Isa, have been elected to two key }K>sts in a specially set up Alliance secretariat to mastermind the general election campaign in the325 words
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88 1969-02-26 9 SINGAPORE Feb 20. k Two American President Lines luxury ships were in port together today tor the first time In the company’s history. Berthed alongside godowro> 33 34 was the President Cleveland. which had arrived yesterday on her first trip to the88 words
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108 1969-02-26 9 1.5m low-cost houses for Sabah: Khaw KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10— Six low-cost housing projects, costing a total of $1.5 millionwill be earned out in Sabah before the end of the year, the Minister of Local Government and Housing Mr Khaw Kai Bdh, said today. He was speaking to newsmen at108 words
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Article79 1969-02-26 9 SUNGEI PATANI. Feb. 20 The Central Kedah Hindu Youth Organisation last night held a dinner to congratulate three Indian community leaders who received awards on the birthday of the Sultan of Kedah recently The guests of honour were Mr. K. K Nair. a State executive councillor, who79 words
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Article28 1969-02-26 9 PENANO. Ff*b. 20.—Last year’s national and international Koran reading champion Haji Baldin bin Abd"l Rahman, will conduct a Koran reading course at Tassek Olugor Islamic School.28 words
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Article, Illustration150 1969-02-26 10 BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb. 20 TAXI-OWNER, Mr. Yoo Kim Piew, of Berapit, about two miles from here, has offered to run a free taxi service for emergency cases in the village, which has a 7,000 population. "In emergency cases, I will allow my taxi150 words
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341 1969-02-26 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20 'J’HE Tengku. Abdul Rahman College will commence classes on Monday, the chairman of the Working team for Higher Education Planning. Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, said today. More than 300 student* from alt over Malaysia will Join the college, which341 words
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237 1969-02-26 10 IPOH, Feb. 20 THE Perak State Government will have to spend 1 about $4 million if it is to develop Maxwell Hill the oldest resort in the country into a tourist centre. This is one of several recommendations made in237 words
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Article341 1969-02-26 10 CINGAPORE, Feb. 20 J More than 4.000 locally-enlisted men are to be discharged from the British Army between now and the end of 1971. The majority of the men. known as Malayan Other Ranks < MOR's >. are Malaysian citizens, who are married and have341 words
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169 1969-02-26 10 Raffles Institution building up for sale —at one dollar a brick SINGAPORE, Fab. 20 THE 146 year old 1 Raffles Institution building is up for sale at one dollar a brick —to raise funds for the new school which the Government proposes to build on another site. The Old Rafflesians’169 words
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Article32 1969-02-26 10 PENANG, Feb. M—An Anglican Bishop from England, the Rt Rev. Neill, will give two talks, one in Tamil, when he arrives here tomorrow on a twoday visit to Penahg.32 words
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Article, Illustration393 1969-02-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 JUN Abdul Razak will launch National Rice Year on March 1 during a visit'to the padi-growing Krian District in Perak. The campaign will attempt to boost the rice industry to one of the three393 words
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Article154 1969-02-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 17. THE Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority 1 (Fama) will soon buy radio-telephones to assist in its rice distribution and marketing operations in the Tanjong Karang area. An order for the equipment ha> been placed with the Philips Telecommunications Department ot William Jacks which154 words
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Article87 1969-02-26 11 L’UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 18. —The United Chambers o! Commerce of Malaysia I has been invited to send a I trade delegation to Bulgaria. a spokesman for the chambers said here today. The matter will be discussed during the next meeting of the chambers on March 6.87 words
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90 1969-02-26 11 |>ENANG. Feb. 18. More than 700 Rotarians from seven Aslan countries are expected to attend the 34th Rotary District 330 conference In Penang on March 22 and 23. The Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has been Invited to open the conference. Taking90 words
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Article106 1969-02-26 11 I/UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 18. IX The German Volunteer Bervice will send nurses and social workers to FLDA schemes in Malaysia. the co-ordlnator of the service here, Mr. Rudolf Gutte. said today. Mr. Gutte. who toured East Malaysia recently, alsc said that volunteers would be sent106 words
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Article55 1969-02-26 11 PENANG Tues Student* of the Malaysian National Language Society at the University of Adelaide were briefed by the Georgetown OCPD Supt S. T. Nayasadurai yesterday on the work >f the police force. The k’roup. representing a cross-section ot Australian society were taken round the Dato Kram..t55 words
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Article34 1969-02-26 11 SINGAPORE, Feb. II Hol-land-4.nerica Line's luxury liner, Rotterdam, will arrive here on March with over 700 passengers. The 38.145-ton vessel flagship of the line is now on her nint' round-the-world voyage.34 words
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Article44 1969-02-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17— The Indian High Commissioner here. Mr. M A. Rahman, will leave for Teheran at the end of next month to assume his new post as Ambassador to Iran. He will be succeeded here by Mr. K. C. Nalr.44 words
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268 1969-02-26 11 ORUNEI TOWN, Feb. 17.—Haji Hasbollah bin Mohammed Daud, 67, Brunei’s leading pro-Ma-laysia politician, today urged the people to pay heed to Tengku Abdul Rahman's call yesterday to Brunei to reconsider its present position. “Brunei needs friends nearer home in its hour of need." he268 words
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76 1969-02-26 11 SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 Cargo discharged and loaded at Port of Singapore Authority wharves reached another new high last year, according to the latest statistics. Total cargoes discharged last year amounted to 21 «78,200 tons compared with 18.397.000 tons in 1967 and 16,543,500 tons in76 words
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Article, Illustration213 1969-02-26 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20.‘ THE beef cattle industry has a bright future in Malaysia, according to Mr. Walter Stephens (above), a representative of an American cattle breeding organisation. Mr. Stephens, who is director of public relations of the Santa Gertrudls Breeders International213 words
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103 1969-02-26 12 SINGAPORE. Feb. 20 A 20-member group from the biology department of Nanyahg University left today on a tour of universities In Taiwan, Hong Kong and Bangkok. During their three-week tour of campuses, research centres and other institutes, they will hear talks103 words
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Article29 1969-02-26 12 BINOAPORE. Feb 20. The British Chief ol General Staff. Qen. Sir Geoffrey Baker, will arrive In Singapore on Saturday for a four-day tour of British military units.29 words
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Article440 1969-02-26 12 Bernama. K. LUMPUR. Fab. 20 pLANS to strengthen the Malaysian Navy by equipping it with modern and effective ships are underway. •'The Navy will be so equipped that any aggressor will And It a forceBernama. - 440 words
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162 1969-02-26 12 SINGAPORE, Feb. 20. A U| million warehouse built by one of the world’s largest fertilizer companies—the International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (IMC) of the U S. —will be officially opened by the chairman of the Jurong Town Corporation. Mr. Woon Wah Siang, on162 words
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115 1969-02-26 12 pENTNG, Feb. 20. The Penang Utara branch of the DAP today urged the State Government to help organisers of the Tua Peh Kong Chingay procession obtain a police permit for a lion dance team to Join in the festivities. The Chingay is115 words
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Article70 1969-02-26 12 PENANQ, Feb. 20,—The nresident of the North-Province Wellesley Umno Division. Hail C. C. Ismail, has been elected chairman of (he Alliance elections action committee for the Muda State Assembly constituency. Haji Abdul Kader bln Hajl Hassan (Umno), Mr. Ooi Chew Kee (MCA) and Mr. V. Supptah (MIC)70 words
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Article, Illustration372 1969-02-26 13 alor star, Feb. 20. Tun Abdul Kazak said here today he would ask the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute to consider as a matter of urgency the question of planting a third/najor372 words
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183 1969-02-26 13 KIT A LA LUMPUR. Feb. 20.—Canada Is to provide technical aid, totalling; $1.6 million, to help Malaysia set up the Trade Teachers’ Training; College in Kuantan, due to be opened in April. An agreement, under which the aid will be given,183 words
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96 1969-02-26 13 KfUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 n A German fishing expert, Capt Frits Eggers. arrived here today to advise Malaysian fishermen on latest trawling methods. He will leave for Penang after a few days here. In Penang, he will first start supervising the construction of96 words
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Article32 1969-02-26 13 PENANG. Feb. 20. i- The mutti ol Penang n«j» Adumi bin Haji Hashim. will lead the State delegation to the conference of Muslim scholars in Kuala Lumour on March 4.32 words
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418 1969-02-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19. SURVEY of the manufacturing industries in Malaysia to provide the Government wi'h information for its industrialisation plan will be carried out by the Statistics Department from this month. The Chief Statistician, Mr. R. Chander, said today the418 words
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143 1969-02-26 13 K. LUMPUR, Feb 20 TWO countries have ratified the draft constitution of the proposed Association of Natural Rubber Produecinr Countries circulated by Malaysia, while several others are considering the matter “very actively.” The two countries are Malaysia and Cevlon. Eleven other natural rubber143 words
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Article, Illustration537 1969-02-26 14 ‘Our right to arm ourselves’ —Tun HE GIVES PLEDGE TO THAILAND INDONESIA AND SINGAPORE ALOR STAR, Feb. 20 MALAYSIA'S intention to purchose jet fighters from Britain or France was entirely her own business and was of no concern to the Philippines, Tun Abdul Razak said here today. “Malaysia has no537 words
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Article, Illustration352 1969-02-26 14 «SINGAPORE, Feb. 20. P Banker-industrial-ist Mr. Wee Cho Yaw was today elected president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce —after another strong contender, Mr. Lim Kee Ming, withdrew from the race. Mr Wee received the backing of 40 of the 47 members of352 words
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173 1969-02-26 14 SINGAPORE, Feb 20. u Israel will boost local exports when its store in Tel Aviv promotes a wide range of Singapore-made good* at the first-ever exhibition of Asian products in the country. local wares catch on, Singapore will have a sizeable share of173 words
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350 1969-02-26 15 SINGAPORE Feb. 2b— sinKapvrt wan built I r«ui ruKKfdnr» but no rugKrdnrei that the Republic could ask of its young generation today could match that of those Mho lived in Chinatown in the last half of the 19th century. The director350 words
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175 1969-02-26 15 PORT SWETTENHAM. Feb 20.—Thirty new lighter points are to be built at the port here to speed up the loading and unloading of cargo. In addlticn, four old wharves ate to be streamlined. These development works will cost $3 5 million, the175 words
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91 1969-02-26 15 gatlon Department. Bernama. I’UALA LUMPUR. Feb. 20. IX The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives. Haji Mohamed Ghazali bin Jawi. will make a 10-day visit to East Malaysia from March 6. He will spend two days in Sarawak before going to Sabah, where he willgatlon Department. Bernama. - 91 words
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273 1969-02-26 15 (SINGAPORE, Feb. 20. —Esso Singapore Private Ltd. today announced the award of two major contracts for the construction of its $2OO million refinery at Pulau Ayer Chawan one mile off-shore from the Jurong industrial complex. The successful contractors are: Chlyoda Chemical273 words
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Article125 1969-02-26 15 SINGAPORE. Feb. 17. The familiar Fiat 600 and two other models from the same firm will soon disappear from Singapore showrooms. The chapman of Fiat International. Dr. Umberto Agnelli, who flew in today for a two-dav visit, confirmed that his company’s 2300 and 2100125 words
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362 1969-02-26 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20. NOMINEE company to help bumiputras to buy shares will be set up by Mara, the organisation’s chairman, Inche Ghafar bin Baba, announced here today. He was speaking to more than 500 people, mostly women, at the opening of362 words
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178 1969-02-26 15 BRUNEI TOWN, reb. 17.—Mr. Arnald C. Hayden, a geologist from the Ashland Oil Co,. Kentucky, arrived here todav to start the search for oil in the American firm’s newly acquired 1,139 square mile concession in Brunei. Ashland Oil Co., which obtained178 words
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Article27 1969-02-26 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2«. The Pure Lire Socifty will hold it* flag day in aid uf its building fund for two days beginning on Saturday.27 words
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Article20 1969-02-26 15 BUTTERWORTH, Feb. 20 A Solidarity goodwill dinner will be held at the town hall here on Feb. 28.20 words
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Article, Illustration261 1969-02-26 16 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 MALAYSIA and Singapore can come to an 1 agreement on a “quid pro quo’' basis giving some goods made either in Singapore or in Malaysia preferential treatment or even free entry into the two markets, the MinisterBernama. - 261 words
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180 1969-02-26 16 Kuala lumpur. Feb. 17.—The newly formed Malaysian International Shipping Corporation has received several inquiries from overseas firms to act as agents for the company. This was disclosed here today by a company spokesman who added that the applications were now be lng processed. The180 words
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Article226 1969-02-26 16 If UA L A LUMPUR. Feb. 20. —Four Opposition parties have come to a full understanding about the general election in West Malaysia. Leaders of Party Rakyat, the People’s Progressive Party, the Democratic Action Party and Oerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia have agreed in principle to avoid "three-corner226 words
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Article69 1969-02-26 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 20, In a report on Feb. 12 we stated that a Japanese company had been granted off-shore mining rights in the central zone of the west coast ol West Malaysia Peralt and Selangor. This is incorrect. Mining rights have in fact been granted to Conzinc69 words
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Article52 1969-02-26 16 PENANG. Feb 20 The Butterworth branch f lho Women's Institute will hold a Har» Raya Haji charity show in aid of the Mara education iund and the National University on March 1 The show, which will be held at the Butterwocth town hall, will feature a52 words
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420 1969-02-26 16 K LUMPUR. r«fc. 17 MALAYSIA has given 83 training places under the Colombo Plan to other countries participating in the scheme. These were in the fields in which Malaysia had particular experience and adequate facilities such as land development, education, agriculture and Customs420 words
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85 1969-02-26 16 SINGAPORE. Feb 20 Singapore is to produce its own swine fever vaccine In about a year’s time. A unit for tissue culture and later to make swine fever vaccine is now being set up at the Primary Production Department’s veterinary laboratory The cost of85 words
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Article, Illustration456 1969-02-26 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. JHE dollars and cents of flying and maintaining 16 French Mirage jet fighters were today presented to top Ministry of Defence officials. Baring the facts were members of the visiting French mission from the Export of456 words
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188 1969-02-26 17 Kuala lumpur, Stb. 21.—The Chief Scout. Tan Sri S&rdon, today hoped that the Scout movement would reach its target of 100,000 members by 1970 when the Second Malaysian Jamboree is held in Malacca. In a message marking Scout Founder's Day tomorrow, Tan Sri188 words
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130 1969-02-26 17 CINGAPORE, Feb. 21. —Selco (Singapore) Ltd., a local civil engineering and marine construction firm, ha* won a $250.000 contract to build three self-propelled barges against stiff inter national competition. The bargee, each of 225 tons to be completed within 60 days, are for130 words
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102 1969-02-26 17 SINGAPORE. Fri. 21 A Straits Times subeditor. Mr. Chan Teong Lay. died at the General Hospital this evening after a short illness He was 54. A veteran Journalist, Penang-bora Mr. Chan was a sob editor in the now defunct Penang GaaeUe. and later joined102 words
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263 1969-02-26 17 SINGAPORE, Fab. 21 4OO officers’ bungalows, semidetached houses and flats are among properties in the Naval Base to be handed over to the Singapore Government when the Royal Navy pulls out at the end of 1971. These are263 words
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1131 1969-02-26 18 AS was to be expected last week turnover on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore showed a considerable reduction in volume to 4,642,500 ynits valued at $7,857,559 due to the long Chinese New Year holiday shutdown. The market was closed on Monday and1,131 words
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Article371 1969-02-26 18 \IOVIMBNTS OP INARI PRICKS 1,1 BASKO OR A COMPARISON OP LAST SALKS IN THR SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR TRADING ROOMS OP TNK STOCK RXCMAHOR ON PRO. 14 ANO *l. INDUSTRIALS: ACMA 2 •wits). Bern»* lirkM (—1 emUl, CMitral Sugar < —4 cental. C.C.M. •rd*. (-ft cent), CaM371 words
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Article16 1969-02-26 18 In London on Fiidsy Malayan 5 per cent c.i.f. UK. In bulk was unquoted.16 words
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Article137 1969-02-26 18 'I'MB A»s**«att an sf Bank* Ml Malaysia -Slngapert mads the»* changes In its rat «a to merchants yesterday (ths follow,ns rates are quoted to the equivalent of one unit of foreign currency), Unit ad Stale*: Buying TT 53.1)400. airmail Ot) S 3 0250: SO dal S 2 S7SO137 words
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Article37 1969-02-26 18 /\N the fra* asahang* market in w Hong Kong yesterday the US. Oallar was quoted at §***** T.T. and 4.09 for sash. Starling was quoted at 14.54 and on* tael af said at 313.375.37 words
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Article421 1969-02-26 18 rriHE trading year of the X rooster started in a spectacular manner and gave the prophetic bulls something to crow about state H.C.B- Co. l td. in their current Rubber Market reviews. By the end of the first day’s trading 67 cents had been achieved421 words
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Article50 1969-02-26 18 (Manatari’ Pnaa« for Pah. til First Malayan 3.00 Second Malayan 2.17 Third Malayan 1 .35 Tba Commerce lad. 1.09 Lit Hi* Saving Fuad... 1.90 ISO Mai. invest Fuad... 1.10 i.m First Hong Koag... 1.97 |.«g* Second Hens Kons .99 im* Starling Commodity 7/S (*Hon* Kong our ran op)50 words
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Article22 1969-02-26 18 ('arrenl Date Tetnl far Tetal far UM 6*y»ble the year preefeea yen* Fata ling R«b. 20% Mar. 28 26% 20%22 words
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Article53 1969-02-26 18 n Fefc Fek. 2». Fete. >1. I EJS^^ 1 1M M 167.37 166 62 "221«*.. J®2!f n 106.46 i n? W 160.44 176.08 I rakWr* AL M.ll 63 03 M.lf rabbera. Jgj 107 76 107.76 106.16 Dec ,30. 1966 100. 1 Dec 31, 1966 100 t Dec53 words
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874 1969-02-26 19 SINGAPORE. Feb. 23 T'HE shortcomings of A university and college libraries in Malaysia and what must be done to remedy the situation formed the main topics of papers presented by two Malaysian delegates to the joint seminar organised by the Library874 words
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Article658 1969-02-26 19 TNI POLLOWIMO It A COMPL1TS LIST OP RSVI90O QUOTATIONS FOR TMi WIIK INDIO PRIOAV PRR. 21. INDUSTRIALS s. a. ACMA Alex-Bricks Ben A CO 3-46 2.68 xxll Borneo Berhad 1-91 Bouatead 8.28 C. huger» 4.02 4.66 C.C.M. ords I-® 5 C.C.M. deb C.S. Holdings 8.88 D.B.S 176 178658 words
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Article648 1969-02-26 19 npHE WEEK’S IIUBINEBS ON 1 THE STOCK EXCHANGE WAS AS FOLLOWS: INDUSTRIALS: ACM A $2.44 to $2.43: Borneo Berhad $1.93 to $1.90 to $1.91 to $1.89; C. Sugars $4.68 to $4.70 to $4.04: C.C.M. $1.94 to $1.93 to $1 9b to $1.93; C.B. Holdings $5.80; D.B.S. $1.79 to648 words
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Article28 1969-02-26 19 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (per pleat). Feb. 17. 18. 19. 66% eta. 8589.62% 20. 66% eta. 8594.00 21. 70 eta. 8594.00 22. 8895.0028 words
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351 1969-02-26 20 CINGAPORE, Feb. 22. —Darul Afiah, the F.A. of Singapore League Division One champions, signalled their intentions of winning the title for the fifth time running when the 1969 league began today. After an uncertain start, Darul Afiah recovered well351 words
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Article91 1969-02-26 20 PENANG, Feb. 21.—Penang Free School wno scored two wins today will meet defending champions St. Xavier’s Private School in the semifinals of tne Agong’s Tropny badminton tournament at the Penang Chinese Girls’ High School at 10.30 am. tomorrow morning. In the other semi-final Chung Ling Private91 words
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Article24 1969-02-26 20 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 21. The Malaysian volleyball championships wiK be held at Stadium Negara and Chinwoo stadium from July 27 to Aug. 3.24 words
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144 1969-02-26 20 VUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 Tbe Selangor Amateur Athletic Association has extended the closing date of the White Horse Big Walk to Mar. 2. This Is to enable more competitors to take part In the annual event to be held on Mar. 9. Among144 words
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Article42 1969-02-26 20 IPOH, Feb. 22. Perak and Perils will meet for the third time in the P.a.M. Cup competition at Stadium Perak here on Mar 2. 1 hey urew 2-2 at Ipoh on Feb. 9. and 0-0 at Kangar on Feb. 15.42 words
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129 1969-02-26 20 Bemama. IT U ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22. —Malaysia is to review its tax agreements with several countries to facilitate investment in the country. The Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Tan Brl Mohamed Sharlff, said today the Government was In correspondence with these countriesBemama. - 129 words
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Article34 1969-02-26 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23. The national cnairman of the Democratic Action Party, Dr Chen Man Hln. will address a DAP rally at the Petaltng Jaya old town centre at 7 p.m. tomorrow.34 words
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Article23 1969-02-26 20 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 22. The German football team here beat Charles Grenier’s XI 3-2 on the Kuaia Lumpur padang today.23 words
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Article248 1969-02-26 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22. IyEST Malaysia, led by Tengku Abaul Rahman, v beat Singapore, skippered by Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin, by six matches to one to win the Walker Cup in the Oxford-Cambridge Society golf match at the RSGC today. The Tengku, partnered by248 words
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Article54 1969-02-26 20 SINGAPORE, Feb. 23.—The Department of Extra-Mural Studies at the University of Singapore will start a new 12lecture course on “Psychology and Life” on March 5, from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Conducted oy Mr. F.Y Long the course will be held in the new Lecture Theatre Two at54 words
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Article39 1969-02-26 20 KAJANO, Feb. 23.—The Assistant Minister of Education, Mr. Lee Biok Yew, today opened and arts and crafts exhibition at the Dengkll Primary Chinese School near here. He also opened the newlybuilt school hall and office39 words
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325 1969-02-26 20 ■JHE natural rubber industry is now more than convinced of its ability to hold up against future competition from synthetic. This prediction was made at the annual meeting of the Perak branch of the International Chamber of Commerce today by Mr. E. J.325 words
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165 1969-02-26 20 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 22.—The Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Sin, today opened the Chee Choong Temple in Jalan Lombong, off Jalan Cheras, built at the cost of $240,000 of which $70,000 was donated by the Government. To commemorate the occasion, Tun Tan unveiled165 words
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Article46 1969-02-26 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 23 Four officers of the National Electricity Board. Mr. Loong Sow Toong, Mr. Leong Yoke Kow, Mr. R. Rajagopal and Inche Mokhtar bin Tallb, left today for Britain for a onemonth study tour at the invitation of the British Government.46 words
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Article25 1969-02-26 20 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 21. The senkr division hookey match between TPCA and Klang District today was postponed as the TPCA ground was waterlogged.25 words