The Straits Budget, 5 March 1969
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Title Section41 1969-03-05 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 855 KUALA LUMPUR, MARC H 5, 1969. Price 40 Cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilling KDN 4069 MC (P) 0727.41 words
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Advertisement79 1969-03-05 1 IK BOOK IF HE YUB ISHEH... n sums ms I 1 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. The ANNUAL79 words
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Article247 1969-03-05 2 HENRY R - HENRY R OPPENHEIM Petersfield, U K. I WAS interested to read the article “Landscaping Malaysia's Ancient History" in the Btraita i lines of February 14. a Mr. namattii ciaiiefi, now oestfion* Judge Sereuioan, pxopu&ee» .je loxuiauon or a National iru*i several years ago. out i understand247 words
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Article34 1969-03-05 2 BATTJ - BATTJ Singapore NOW that extension to the bridge along Mountbatten Road straddling the Oeylang River has been completed, why is the temporary one-way-traffic system still being enforced In the Tan Jong Rhu/Mountbatten Housing Estate?34 words
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Article117 1969-03-05 2 DISGUSTED - DISGUSTED Singapore rwas unfortunate that when the restricted passports were Introduced It was not widely made known that a child could not enter West Malaysia unless accompanied bv holder. We only learned this on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.. when to our misfortune we met117 words
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269 1969-03-05 2 GEORGE - GEORGE PeUlfn* Jaya IT VERY morning, as 1 sit and fume in my traffic-bound car. Jerking by short stages from Petallng Jaya to Kuala Lumpur. I devise In my mind the most Interesting torments for the people who let this congestion269 words
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76 1969-03-05 2 A. S - A. S Singapore CAMERON Highlands Is a breeding ground for files. Their capital Is Brlnchang. Besides one’s nose, they settle everywhere and on everything They share one’s food, limited accommodation, even transport. They also eavesdrop on conversation and even occasionally buzz an Interruption76 words
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Article172 1969-03-05 2 DR. ARTHUR 8. M. LIM - DR. ARTHUR 8. M. LIM President Singapore Medical Association 11/TTH reference to the VI editorial of B.T. Feb. 15 on “Too Many Doctors?”. the Singapore Medical Association fully supports the view that the problem of doctor requirement should be more fully analysed and all Its Implications tackled.172 words
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114 1969-03-05 2 A. M. MILNE Head of School of Nautical Studies - A. M. MILNE Head of School of Nautical Studies Singapore I REFER to your report “Captains In the making” (S.T. Feb. 19). The Singapore Polytechnic makes no awards to Master and Mate students. All take Marine Department examinations and those who are successful receive114 words
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Article116 1969-03-05 2 BLOCKED - BLOCKED Penan* I USE the phone once or twice a week and usually after 7.30 p.m to call up the East Coast or receive calls from there I usually have to wait 30 sometimes 50 minutes before I get through If the delay has any explanation I have116 words
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168 1969-03-05 2 W. L. lIARBEN - W. L. lIARBEN Butterworth (HAVE read with consider able amusement Mr. Fan Yew Teng’s statement (S.T. Feb. 19) regarding headmasters who are “trying to make a quick dollar at the expense of the school children/’ The chairman of the DAP labour bureau Is168 words
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Article153 1969-03-05 2 GEORGE L. GALLYOT - GEORGE L. GALLYOT General Secretary NUCW Kuala Lumpur W E refer to the report In the s.T. of Feb. 20 of a statement by Mr. Lee Lam Thye calling on unions to back labourbased Opposition parties’ In the report Mr. Lee was described as secretary of the Democratic153 words
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Article484 1969-03-05 3 —Straits Times, February 25 The report on resignations from the University of Malaya, prepared by Mr. Justice Tan Sri Mohamed Suffian after 14 months of investigation and analysis, restores a sensible perspective to the problem. The Academic Staff Association, whose cries of alarm were largely ri sponsible—Straits Times, February 25 - 484 words
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Article162 1969-03-05 3 —Straits Times, February 25 There is not a great deal more the National Library in Singapore can do to check vandalism than the checks which Mrs. Hedwig Anuar, the library’s director, has introduced, plus the encouragement of a photocopying service for t>ook borrowers who may otherwise succumb—Straits Times, February 25 - 162 words
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Article587 1969-03-05 3 —Straits Times, February 27 The visit to Kuala Lumpur of the Soviet Minister of Foreign Trade, Mr. N. S> Patolichev, is further evidence of Russian interest in winning an export market in Malaysia. The state of the trade balance between the two countries makes it natural that—Straits Times, February 27 - 587 words
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Article663 1969-03-05 3 —Straits Times, February 28 The reaction in Australia and New Zealand to the decision of the Governments of those two countries to keep troeps in MalaysiaSingapore after 1971 is even more noteworthy than the jubilation with which the news has been received here. In Australia in particular, the—Straits Times, February 28 - 663 words
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Article421 1969-03-05 3 —Straits Times, February ‘2B Preparations for an Asian highway motor rally between Vientiane and Singapore are rapidly taking shape with the co-operation of railway authorities, insurance brokers and oil companies in several countries. It is an encouraging example of South-East Asian cooperation, though a tendency to regard—Straits Times, February ‘2B - 421 words
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Article441 1969-03-05 4 —Straits Times, March 1 Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge’s warning to the Communist negotiators in Paris that the new Victeong offensive in South Vietnam “raises serious doubts” about the sincerity of Hanoi’s desire for peace is long overdue and perhaps could have been expressed in stronger terms.—Straits Times, March 1 - 441 words
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Article385 1969-03-05 4 —Straits Times, March 1 The World Food Programme is not the most significant of the United Nations’ assistance projects if the usual yardstick of constructiveness that aid should strengthen the capacity for self-help and lead to some permanent gain in productivity is applied. The food given—Straits Times, March 1 - 385 words
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Article226 1969-03-05 4 —Straits Times, March 1 Small-scale fishermen rank with tenant padi farmers as the most economically deprived people in Malaysia. Though the Government has done much to improve their lot by helping them to acquire better boats, outboard motors and inboard motors —and is about to still more—Straits Times, March 1 - 226 words
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Article427 1969-03-05 4 —Straits Times, March 3 Mr. Keith Holyoake’s friendly reference to New Zealand’s readiness to help end the Sabah dispute is appreciated, but as Tun Razak has said, there cannot be negotiations and the possibility of reconciliation with the Philippines is not at the moment apparent What is—Straits Times, March 3 - 427 words
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Article219 1969-03-05 4 —Straits Times, March 3 It is possible that the Communist offensive against the cities of South Vietnam is running out of steam —and out of bombs, shells and the rest of the ammunition and supplies stockpiled for a major effovt to influence the peace talks in Paris. The—Straits Times, March 3 - 219 words
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Article56 1969-03-05 4 CINGAPORE, Mar. 2—The Canadian Government has appointed a trade commissioner at its embassy In Bangkok. Before the opening of this office, Thailand was serviced by the Singapore office The office here will now be able to devote greater attention to the Singapore market and the expansion56 words
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Article37 1969-03-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 2 Eighty members of the Apex Club here will attend a twoday seminar to be conducted by two Australian Apexians, Mr. Carl Bisson and Mr. Brian Skelley. on March 29 and 30.37 words
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Article, Illustration393 1969-03-05 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 THE rising rubber price and greater promotion of tourism were the main topics discussed during the Budget debate in the Dewan Negara which began its sitting today. The Minister without Portfolio and Government leader in the House,393 words
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397 1969-03-05 5 If the NEB had to pay 40 per cent company tax. it would jeopardise its ability to raise loans from the World Bank which required that there should be at least eight per cent returns on capital expenditure. He criticised the decision of397 words
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93 1969-03-05 5 SINGAPORE, Feb. 25. Three international airlines have joined forces to run a common freighter service between Europe and Japan via the polar route from April I. The carriers all of whom have regular flights to Singapore—are Lufthansa German Airlines. Air France and Japan Air93 words
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110 1969-03-05 5 I/UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25. _An education and family planning committee has been set up to look into the question of sex education in schools, the Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khlr Johari, said today. He added that the committee would present a report110 words
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Article64 1969-03-05 5 KUANTAN. Feb. 24. The Mentri Besar. Tan Sri Haji Yahya bin Mohamed Seth, presented $250,000 to the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, as the State Government’s donation to the National University at a dinner here last night. Several other donation» totalling $99,800 were also received64 words
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Article32 1969-03-05 5 PENANG. Feb. 25.—Members of the Young Malay Writers Association of the Penang SouthWest (Balik Pulau) District will attend a one-day short-story course at their Sungei Pinang premises on March 10.32 words
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Article182 1969-03-05 5 SINGAPORE, Feb. 24. —The rubber price continued its rise today and with a further gain of 1 1/8 cents March first grade buyers closed at 71 1/8 cents, the highest price since Jan. 6, 1966. Market observers said here tonight that they saw no signs182 words
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Article112 1969-03-05 5 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 2. —The deputy director of the External Service of the Information Department. Syed Othman All, died in the General Hospital here this morning following a heart attack. He was 53. He was admitted to the hospital at 9.15 a.m. and died112 words
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Article, Illustration371 1969-03-05 6 'J’HE new President of the Dewan Negara, Tan Sri Haji Moha m e d Noah bin Omar, today took over his post with “some regret” because he could now no longer KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 intervene during question time, stand on points371 words
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120 1969-03-05 6 KI ALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2«. The visiting Russian Minister of For. eign Trade, Mr. N.S. Patolichev. has delayed his departure for Cambodia to make a first hand study of some of Malaysia’s development projects. The Minister of Com. merce and Industry. Tan Sri (Dr.)120 words
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Article50 1969-03-05 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 28, President Suharto yesterday sent Hari Raya greetings to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. In his message, the President said: "The Government and the people of Indonesia Join me in extending to Your Majesty my warmest greetings on the auspicious day ol Adil Ad ha.”50 words
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307 1969-03-05 6 SEREMBAN, Feb. 24 THE lone Opposition member, Dr. Chen Man Hin, (DAP-Rahang) walked out of the State Legislative Assembly meeting today after a clash with the Mentri Besar, Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohamed Said. The clash oceured when the Mentri Besar interrupted Dr.307 words
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Article58 1969-03-05 6 SEREMBAN, Feb. 25. The town council is in a strong financial position according to figures provided by the Btate Government in the State Assembly. Since the State Government took over the council in 1965, there has been an increase in revenue. Estimated revenue in 196858 words
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289 1969-03-05 6 MOLLIE ANG - By MOLLIE ANG SINGAPORE, Feb. 25. —When is a tourist guide not a tourist guide. When she s a social escort, it seems. The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board has published a warning that "certain so-called travel agencies and tour operators” have been advertising289 words
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Article55 1969-03-05 6 SINGAPORE, Feb. 24. Singapore Airport has joined the “millionaire’s club” in international civil aviation. Last year, a record 1.1 million passengers passed through the airport. This Is the first time the number has exceeded the million mark. This represents a 13 per cent increase over the55 words
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345 1969-03-05 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24. gVERY potential investor should get clearance from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry before setting up factories in Malaysia. This warning was issued today by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr) Lim Swee Aun, when he345 words
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145 1969-03-05 7 l/UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24. —An ama t eur musician from Canada lost a $2,000 mandolin from his home in Hill View estate. Jalan Ulu Klang, yesterday. Today, Mr. J. C. Riley, a home base officer attached to the Canadian High Commission. offered a small145 words
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Article37 1969-03-05 7 SITIAWAN, Feb. 25—Cheques totalling $4,260. from the Ong Seok Kim memorial education fund have been sent out to principals of the 16 secondary schools in the district to provide 37 scholarships to deserving pupils.37 words
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Article19 1969-03-05 7 PENANO, Feb. 25. Two American destroyers the Lofberg and Shelton arrived today for a six-day visit.19 words
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239 1969-03-05 7 ►SINGAPORE, Feb. 24. O' The world -wide Philips Organisation will provide the expertise to help make Singapore the commercial electronic and engineering service centre in South-East Asia. This assurance was given I today by Mr. A.J.W. Van Agt, chairman of Philips239 words
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328 1969-03-05 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24. 'JHE Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon, said today that he was disappointed over the small number of Malaysians entering for the Asian Highway Motor Rally to be held in April. So far, only 12 people from Malaysia had328 words
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136 1969-03-05 7 Kuala lumpur, Mar. 2.—Discard any prejudices against farming as an occupation, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, told youths yesterday. Speaking at the opening of a Youth 4-B course here, he said many regarded farming as being fit only for136 words
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183 1969-03-05 7 |£UALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 A gang of safecrackers bored a hole in the back of an iron safe to grab $14,800. The 100 lb. safe belongs to the Indian Co-opera-tive Rice Mill at Sekinchang, about 60 miles north-west of here. The police183 words
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Article69 1969-03-05 7 Our report (Feo. 24) “DAP and GRM sign electoral pact” stated that "in Perak, the task falls on the PPP and the DAP while the latter will provide the opposition for most of the seats in Selangor except for four Parliamentary and seven State seats which was purely69 words
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Article55 1969-03-05 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 24 Mr. V. Arunasalam has been elected president of the Pudu Rotary Club and Dr. Hui Weng Choon vice-president. Secretary is Mr. K. 8. Nadin and treasurer Mr. Kartar Singh. Messrs. Low' Keng Wah, Alex Lee, Lok Kok Lye, Soong Slew Hoong and55 words
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Article, Illustration272 1969-03-05 8 LAND SHORTAGE PROBLEM... Giant tomato grown in box without any soil SINGAPORE, F«b. 25 the land shortage problem in Singapore getting more acute, an increasing number of people are turning to soil-less culture with varied and sometimes astounding success. One of them is a retired British civil servant, Mr. F.272 words
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Article134 1969-03-05 8 SINGAPORE, Mar. 2.More land in the Telok Blangah district is being acquired by the Singapore Government for a new satellite town. A Gazette notification lists 51 lots, belonging to nearly as many owners and ranging In area from less than 2,000 sq. ft. to134 words
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Article32 1969-03-05 8 BANGKOK, Mar. 2—The 14th council meeting of Seato will be held here on May 20 the Ministry of Foreign Affair? announced yesterday. Among the smaller plot* being acquired are those32 words
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320 1969-03-05 8 PENANG, Feb. 25. 'J’HE Georgetown Fishermen’s Co-operative Society today called for an investigation in Jo the distribution of 525,000 ordinary shares in a fishing-net manufacturing enterprise. “These shares were to have been reserved for members of fishing co-operatives,” Inche Baba bln Mohamed,320 words
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Article42 1969-03-05 8 SINGAPORE. Feb. 20 The three British Service# will provide a farewell guard-of-honcur for General Sir Michael Carver, C-in-C far East, when he leaves Singapore on March 4. He is leaving the command after two years in this region.42 words
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157 1969-03-05 8 |£UALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 Cheap transport would benefit Industrialists in terms of greater volume of traffic, as well as other consumers. This, in turn, would lead to cuts in the cost of production the benefit of which ought to be passed on the consumers.157 words
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62 1969-03-05 8 SINGAPORE. Mar. 2 The president of the Industrial Arbitration Court, Mr. Tan Boon Chiang. left for Tokyo today to attend the Asian regional conference on industrial relations. The four-day conference, organised by the International In--1 dust rial Relations Association. 1 begins on Tuesday. Major62 words
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Article, Illustration431 1969-03-05 9 SINGAPORE. Feb. 27 FATHER'S concern that his teenage daughter would not get the same lousy teaching I got,” led to the discovery of a revolutionary way of teaching in an431 words
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234 1969-03-05 9 Bcrnama. K. LUMPUR. Feb. 27 'THE Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka here has step- ped up its production of science and technical books in the National Language for students in upper secondary schools and universities. Its deputy director, Enche Hassan Ahmad, saidBcrnama. - 234 words
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131 1969-03-05 9 SINGAPORE, Feb. 27 A WORLD RANKING Swedish steel and forest group has made Singapore its Far East distribution centre. S t o r a Kopparberg. founded 800 years ago, will market tool steel, high-speed steel and stainless steel in cooperation with the Swedish Trading Company.131 words
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240 1969-03-05 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27. 'J'HE first German cultural fortnight here will begin with a concert by the Tubingen Student Chamber Orchestra on March 13 at the Malayan Teacher’s College auditorium. The Director of the Goethe Institute Dr. Fritjof Korn, said that the programme240 words
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190 1969-03-05 9 LUMPUR, Feb. 24The Tengku Abdul Rahman College began functioning today with 350 students in 11 classes at its temporary home, the Technical Institute In Cher&s. The Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Slew Bin, paid an Informal visit and toured the classes. Accompanying Tun Tan190 words
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Article30 1969-03-05 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2«. The Minister of Education. Inche Mohamrd K hi r Johari, will open the 14 million Technical Teachers’ Training College at Cheras on March 71.30 words
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Article, Illustration749 1969-03-05 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 AUSTRALIA has presented a battery of anti-qircraft guns at Butterworth to Malaysia "with no strings attached," Tengku Abdul Rahman announced today. “And what’s more, she has given us accessories, including radar equipment for the guns, and has also offered to train749 words
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Article83 1969-03-05 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26Captain Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Kadir. a medical officer of the Armed Forces Sick Quarters. Taiping. will leave for Britain next month to attend a threemonth junior medicac officer's course at the Royal Army Medical College. Two non-commissioned officers, Warrant Officer Ahmad83 words
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Article31 1969-03-05 10 IPOH, Feb. 27.—A five-day art and calligraphy exhibition by Mr. Shing-Yun Yang, from Taiwan, will be held at the Perak sundryshop's guild here beginning on Mar. 1.31 words
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230 1969-03-05 10 SINGAPORE, Feb, 26 THE Commonwealth A Development Cor poratlon will put up more factory buildings here soon. The buildings, to cost about $3 million, will go up at Bukit Timah and Harper Road in the MacPherson Road area. Outlining230 words
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88 1969-03-05 10 Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 26 The secretary-general of the MTUC, Mr. S.J.H. Zaidl, will leave on March 1 to attend a meeting of the ILO beginning in Geneva on March 3. After the meeting. Mr. Zaidi will visit ICFTU headquarters In BrusselsBernama. - 88 words
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440 1969-03-05 11 K. LUMPUR, F«b. 25 Soviet trade delegation led by the j Minister of Foreign Trade, Mr. N. S. Patolichev, today discussed with Malaysian Government officials the possibility of setting up a corporation which would import and distribute Soviet products. •The setting up440 words
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Article162 1969-03-05 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 19, 1969. pRANCE has offered long term credit facilities r Malaysia wants, for the purchase of four to six Mirage Jet fighters, the leader of the French Mirage-selling delegation, General Yves Ezano, said tonight. “We have also offered to train six Malaysian162 words
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Article55 1969-03-05 11 PENANG, Feb. 27.—The Minister of Education, Inche Mohamed Khir Johari. will open the Penang Free School fun fair in aid of its library development on March 22. Attractions at the two-day fair include pony rides, a childrens playground and a tea room, and a fashion55 words
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94 1969-03-05 11 SINGAPORE, Feb. 27. The Swiss watch industry technical centre here will conduct its first course in watch repairing for 12 local watch repairers beginning on Mar. 3. The course will teach the men all modern aspects of watch repairing with up-to-date machines and94 words
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Article, Illustration259 1969-03-05 11 KuALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27. A GROUP of American businessmen will fly in A here tomorrow as members of the Time Magazine news tour of the Far East. A tight schedule has been lined up for the visitors who will spend one259 words
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66 1969-03-05 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 27. Hundreds of people today visited an exhibition of technical equipment held aboard an aircraft at the Kuala Lumpur international airport. More than 100 items, including medical instruments, chemistry equipment and computers, were displayed at the one-day exhibition, organised by the Hewlett-Packard Company66 words
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214 1969-03-05 11 PENANG, Feb. 7.—The Penang DAP today expressed satisfaction with the nationwide electoral understanding reached with the other opposition parties. "It Is nonsense to suggest that the DAP In Penang has been played out,” the branch chairman, Mr. Yeap Ghlm Guan, said214 words
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Article66 1969-03-05 11 SINGAPORE, Feb. 27.—1 t was announced today that telephone service with Turkey (Ankara) will be available to the public from Mar. 1. The minimum charge for a caK of three minutes will be $45 and $l5 for each additional minute or part of a66 words
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Article, Illustration416 1969-03-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb. 26 TI N ABDUL RAZAK today invited the Soviet Union to assist Malaysia with investment, loans, credits and technical assistance “If you have money to lend ns. or invest in our industries, you are very welcome,” Tun Razak told the Soviet Minister416 words
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Article58 1969-03-05 12 PENANG, Feb. 26—The Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, will pay an unofficial visit to Singapore this week He left today for Johore where he will open the Kar Yin Chew Association at Muar at 11 a.m. tomorrow. He will then go to58 words
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Article, Illustration128 1969-03-05 12 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 25 Eighteen topics ranging from customer behaviour to packaging would have been discussed when a three-day seminar on “Marketing Functions” ends tomorrow. The seminar is the second In a series run by the Mala ysian Institute of Management. Leading the participants is Mr.128 words
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173 1969-03-05 12 CINGAPORE, Feb. 24. —The industrial exhibition by North Korea In Shenton Way has resulted In slo million worth of orders from local businessmen in the three d<iys since its official opening. The orders for heavy machinery, lathes, milling and drilling machines, marine173 words
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Article33 1969-03-05 12 TANJONG SEPAT, Peb 27 The Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee Biok Yew. will open an extension building and library of the National Type Primary School here tomorrow at 2 p.m.33 words
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Article166 1969-03-05 12 K UALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27. Tengku Abdul Rahman said today Malaysia was threatened by evil forces which did not believe in religion. Speaking to 28 Swedish religious scholars who called on him. he said: "I think all those who believe In God should come together166 words
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Article53 1969-03-05 12 PARIT B UNTAR, Feb. 25. Rukinh binte Mohamed Ibrahim. 16. was killed instantaneously when she was knocked down by a car on the ButterworthIpoh trunk road near here yesterday evening. She had Just helped her father, a hawker, to load fruits Into his pushcart when53 words
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290 1969-03-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26. 'J’HE Government was today urged to conduct a full inquiry into the affairs of certain motor assemblers who were “taking advantage of their pseudo-monopolistic position/’ Making the call in the Dewan Negara, Senator Tan Sri T.H. Tan290 words
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Article70 1969-03-05 13 IPOH. Peb. 37.—Nearly 100 members of the Ipoh YMCA entertained their general secretary. Mr. Francis Lee. to a farewell party here last night. Mr. Lee who joined the YMCA in 1955 leaves tomorrow for Singapore to Join an industrial firm. He was also a part time cameraman70 words
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Article19 1969-03-05 13 BANOKOR ISLAND. Feb 24. —Mr. S. Rajasegaran has been re-elected chairman of the MIC Pangkor Island branch.19 words
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263 1969-03-05 13 Negara, Tan Sri Ismail bin Muhamed All, had been appointed chairman. This corporation would take over from Mara the function of dealing in direct business for bumiputras. Mara would then only concentrate on giving financial assistance Introducing the Bill to set up an263 words
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Article21 1969-03-05 13 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Feb. 26. —lnche Sallmah blnte Bakar has been elected chairman of the Women’s Institute, Tasek Junjong here.21 words
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285 1969-03-05 13 Kuala lumpur, Fed. 26.—Fiji is interested in starting a Mara-type organisation, the Dewan Negara was told today. To assist the FIJI Government, Mara would send an officer there soon, the Minister without Portfolio, Senator Abdul Ghafar Baba, said. He added285 words
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Article64 1969-03-05 13 SEREMBAN, Feb. 26. Six Gurkhas were presented with long service and good conduct medals at a parade at Sikamat Camp here today by the General Officer Commanding, Headquarters, 17 Division. Malaya District. Major General D. G. T. Horsford. They were Capt. Santabahadur Gurung. Lieutenants Prltamsing Gurung64 words
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376 1969-03-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26. 'J’HE Malaysian committee of the Asian Highway moior rally from Vientiane to Singapore to be held in April, is working out a twopoint plan to encourage more Malaysians to take part. These are to get Thai376 words
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132 1969-03-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2« The Minister without Portfolio, Senator Abdul Ghafar Baba, today gave four reasons why students at the Mara Institute of Tech nolog y were served with sandwiches for lunch. They were: IT SAVED TIME. “No washing was necessary”: IT WAS CONVENIENT.—132 words
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Article55 1969-03-05 13 KUANTAN, Feb. 28,—The Pahang Government has allotted $60,000 for another film to be made on progress In the State. The 30-minute film: shot by Film Negara, will be black and white. A colour film which took two years to make has been completed and will be55 words
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Article, Illustration434 1969-03-05 14 CINGAPORE, Feb. 28. Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Adam Malik, said today that the Australian and New Zealand military presence in Malaysia and Singapore after 1971 would be insufficient to deal with a major power such as China. He said, however, there was no434 words
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168 1969-03-05 14 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 28. Producers of raw materials like rubber, palm oil and timber, should be Malaysia’s main participants at Expo ’7O in Osaka next year. The executive secretary, of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Dato Mohamed Yusofl bln Hajl168 words
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Article29 1969-03-05 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 28 The consulate of Taiwan wiU be raised to that of ConsulateGeneral as from tomorrow. Mr. C. J. Chang has been appointed Consul-General.29 words
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306 1969-03-05 14 SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 ITNESCO is playing an U important role in helping Singapore to build up a technocratic society. The Education Minister, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, said this at the first plenary session of the Singapore National Commission for Unesco today.306 words
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465 1969-03-05 14 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 25.—Tun Abdul Razak today called on Malaysia’s allies to “show faith In us” and work together for the defence of the principles and ideals of democracy. “This is all that we ask for as a young and developing nation,” he told465 words
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255 1969-03-05 14 CINGAPORE, Feb. 26. The Republic today bailed the decision of the Australian and New Zea--1 a n d Governments to maintain a presence here after 1971 as “an excellent economic booster.” Mr. Lee Kuan Yew said: “By their statements that they were not setting255 words
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Article, Illustration245 1969-03-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28. r pHE Malaysian Motor Vehicle Assemblers’ Association today described as “hard to believe’’ the allegation that some assemblers were deliberately slowing down the assembly of cars contracted to them while concentrating on their245 words
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135 1969-03-05 15 Bernama. 1/ (JALA LUMPUR. Feb. 26. A centre of higher learning in science and technology In Perak will be named alter the late Director of the Institute for Medical Research, Prof. Dato <Dr.) Ungku Omar Ahmad. The Minister of Education. Inche Mohamed KhlrBernama. - 135 words
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Article72 1969-03-05 15 PENANG. Feb. 28 The Governor of Penang. Tun Syed Shell Barak bah. will make his first official visit to the northeast district of Penang Island on March 6. He will call at t’*e State Operations Room where heads of departments will brief him on the state72 words
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Article49 1969-03-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 28Two senior officers of the National Electricity Board will leave for a four-month course on power distribution under the Colombo Plan in Japan tomorrow. They are senior electrical Inspector. Inche Ismail bin Ahmad and contract engineer, Inche Ibak bin Abu Hussein49 words
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105 1969-03-05 15 Kuala lumpur, Feb. 28. The Bonn Government is otlering 10 scholarships to Malaysians to study at technical colleges In West Germany this year. Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old and possess a Cambridge certificate with credits in five subjects,105 words
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Article34 1969-03-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Feb 28 The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Inche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, will open the Youth 4-B course at Sentul Pasar Malay School here tomorrow at 3 p.m.34 words
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158 1969-03-05 15 SINGAPORE, Frl. Singapore and Switzerland today signed an air agreement allowing Swissair traffic and landing rights here. The acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Mr Wong Keng Sam. signed for the Singapore Government while the local Swiss Charge de‘Aflairs. Mr. Jakob158 words
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Article73 1969-03-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 The Brunei rebel leader. A. M. Azahari, has never been an employee of the Indonesian Government, the Indonesian Embassy declared today. The Embassy said in a statement: “A. M. Asahari had never been an officer of the Indonesian Government and neither73 words
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280 1969-03-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28. 'JHE first consignment of $3 million worth of food assistance to Malaysia under the World Food Programme will arrive here next month. A United Nations official, Mr. Walter Holzhausen, said today that food assistance to Malaysia totalling280 words
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166 1969-03-05 15 CINGAPORE, Feb. 28. 13 The MP for Ulu Pandan, Mr. Lee Teck Him, has suggested that a national defence tax be introduced on capital investments by Singapore citizens in commercial and industrial undertakings. At the next meeting of Parliament he will ask the166 words
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Article, Illustration337 1969-03-05 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 TENGKU Abdul Rahman told 40 visiting American businessmen and journalists who called on him today that defence was Malaysia's main worry. He said: “In times of eventualities all countries interested in the preservation of democracy should not sit back,f V Straits Times picture. - 337 words
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116 1969-03-05 16 against the common enemy Communism. “But unfortunately the difficulties with the Philippines arose. "Although the Philip pines has quietened down now. we do not know what is going to happen in the next few months.” On American private enterprise in Malaysia, he dislosed that116 words
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386 1969-03-05 16 PENANG. Feb. 28 rpHE chairman of Party Rak y a t Malaya, Inche Kassim Ahmad, today accused the Deputy Prime Minister of creating a “Communist” bogey in attacking its policy of n a t i o n a lisation of major386 words
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Article58 1969-03-05 16 PENANG, Feb. 28. Party Rakyat plans to launch an intensive campaign in Province Wellesley next month to boost support for its candidates in the general election. The campaign will start on March 8 when Inche Kassim Ahmad, the National president. Inche Omar Othman. publicity officer an»! Inche58 words
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Article, Illustration274 1969-03-05 17 SINGAPORE, Feb. 28. *p\VO officers and a rifleman from a British Gurkha battalion have won high commendation for brave and distinguished conduct with complete disregard for their own safety. They are Major John Lamond, 2nd Lt. Nigel Cumber and Rifleman Yambahadur274 words
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Article27 1969-03-05 17 KUANTAN. Feb. W. The MCA Pahang will celebrate the 20ih anniversary of the party with a dance at the Town Hall here on March 15.27 words
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136 1969-03-05 17 -Bernama. Kuala lumpur. Feb. 28. —The eightmember Japanese team has completed its feasibility survey on a fishing port for the East Coast, a spokesman of the Japanese Embassy said today. “The team completed Its survey last Saturday. It will have talks with officials of-Bernama. - 136 words
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352 1969-03-05 17 SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 rpUN Abdul Razak said today that the physical presence of foreign troops in Malaysia was not as important as the guarantee of security their presence gave. The vital thing was the assurance from friendly countries that they will help352 words
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172 1969-03-05 17 IN —TWO DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES FROM JAPAN KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28. two of the 10 Japanese diesel hydraulic locomo--1 tives ordered by the Malayan Railway have arrived and will go on a test trial soon. The locomotives are now being painted In the railway’s workshop at Sentul. "As soon as they172 words
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400 1969-03-05 17 -Bernama. K. LUMPUR, Feb. 28 MALAYSIA was warned today against endorsing British standards as national standards for her manufacturers and pro- cesses. The chairman of the electrical engineering industry standards committee of the Standards Institution of Malaysia. Mr. Wong Kin Hong, gave the-Bernama. - 400 words
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65 1969-03-05 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28. The leader of the French Mirage sales team, Gen Yves Ezano. flew home this morning—satisfied with the talks he had with Defence offlcilas here. He expired confidence that the Malaviiia.i Government would buy Mircve jet fighters. “France can deliver six Mirages65 words
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908 1969-03-05 18 Fwas again a short week on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore due to the Harl Raya Haji holiday on Thursday. Again also it was a week in which the expected post Chinese New Year holiday rise in prices did not materialise. The908 words
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Article442 1969-03-05 18 Movimknts of SHARK fricik BAKao ON A COMPARISON OF LAST OALIO IN THO SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR TRAOINO ROOMS OF TNI KTOCK XCNANQI ON FRO. 21 AND 2K. INOUKTRIALK: ACMA (+4 cants), Rahim Uerhad —1 cent), Beuataad < —l2 cents). Central Kugnr (unch.). C.CM. eras. (+2 cent*),442 words
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Article33 1969-03-05 18 RUBBER TIN (per lb.) (per picul. Feb. 24. 71% eta. 9597.00 25. 69% cts. 9594.87'"j 26. 69% eta. 9591.00 *7. 1591.75 28. 68% cts. 9590.00 Mar. 1. 9590.0033 words
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Article11 1969-03-05 18 Feb. lan. Rubber: 85.968 59.165 cts. Tin: 9585.42 9581.72111 words
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Article16 1969-03-05 18 In London on Thursday Malayan 5 per cent c.i.f. U.K. in bulk was unquoted.16 words
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Article57 1969-03-05 18 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 Industrials: 166.26 166.27 166.16 166.27 1 Hotels: 100.00 100.00 100.50 100.67 Properties; 177.81 177.16 176.68 178.09 1' Tins; 83.15 83.15 83.34 —83.2 b t I rubbers: 109.14 109.14 109.14 109.06 Dec. 30, 1966 100. 1 Dec. 31,57 words
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Article45 1969-03-05 18 Current Date Total for Total for payment payable the year previous year C.T.B. ords. 8%% t Mar. 28 17'/»% Metal Box 5% f Mar. 31 11% ig% KX. Kepong 7'/»% Apr. 22 10% 71/,% K. SMim 7Vi% Apr. 25 7'/»% 5% t Interim45 words
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Article16 1969-03-05 18 In London on Friday Malayan 8 per cent c.i.f. U.K. in bulk was unquoted.16 words
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374 1969-03-05 18 rE Rubber Market underwent a much needed reaction during the week, but not before short covering had first taken it to a new high of 71 k cents report H.C.B. 8t Co. Ltd. in their current services. This was a rise of nearly 15 cents374 words
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Article27 1969-03-05 18 Feb. 2s. RUBBER PRICE: 681 cents (down half m cent). TIN PRICE: $596 (down $1.75). Estimated offering 220 tons (up 5 tons).27 words
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Article74 1969-03-05 18 fITHE following company meefcX ings are due: Pan Malaysia Industries: Feb. 28. 2.30 p.m. at Company Office. Jalan Pa pan. Jurong Industrial Estate. Singapore. M. Cement Bhd.: March 14. 12 noon at Company Office, Rumah Harlmau, 468 Jalan Ipoh. Kuala Lumpur. Kent pas (M) Bhd.: (extra-ordi-nary meeting) March74 words
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Article716 1969-03-05 19 'PHI FOLLOWING IS A COMPLETE I LIST OF REVISED QUOTATIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDED FRIDAY FEB. 28. INDUSTRIALS B S. ACM- 2.it i.iH Alex-Brtcks Ben Co 2.30 1.40 <|i B«ii Kia >«• i On Borneo Bn had 1.87 1.88 Bouatead 2.U j.|B C Bugar* 4 «4 i 60716 words
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Article916 1969-03-05 19 'pMB WEEK’S BUSINESS ON THE 1 STOCK BXCHANQI WAS AS FOLLOWS! INDUSTRIALS: ACMA $2.43 to 22.40 to $2.46 to 52.40 to $2.47; Bon A Ce. 22.60 to $2.40 xr; Ban Rta. 96 cants: Berne* Barftad $l.BO to $1.86 to SI.BB to $1.87 to $1.88; Beuataad $2.20 to 12.30916 words
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Article198 1969-03-05 19 THB Association *1 Banks M Malay-ala-Bingapera made these changes In Its rates to merchants yesterday (the following ratee are quoted to the equivalent of one unit of foreign cur rency). London Sterling Bills 1 Buying OL (airmail followed by aeamall In brae keta) $7.2900 ($7.2300), 30 d/at $7,237.198 words
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Article22 1969-03-05 19 BUKIT MERTAJAM, Mar. 2. —Mr. Poh Kim Nam has been appointed a member of the Province Wellesley Central District Council.22 words
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Article583 1969-03-05 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 2. TENGKU Abdul Rahman said today it was Malaysia’s policy to work toward greater regional co-operation and to seek more friends in the *****. Malaysia was even prepared to have diplomatic relations with China if she recognised Malaysia’s sovereignty and stopped interfering583 words
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70 1969-03-05 19 Bernama. 17U4L\ LUMPUR, Mar. IV 28. Bank Negara had gold and foreign exchange reserve- totalling over $1,330 million on Feb. 15, a statement by the Governor, Tan Sri Ismail bin Mohamed All. said today. The statement showed the exact gold and foreign exchange reservesBernama. - 70 words
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Article55 1969-03-05 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar. 2. Tengku Abdul Rahman will be going to Singapore next week for a “holiday and rest." He told reporters after opening the Selangor Umno headquarters here today that he would attend a dinner given by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, “but I will not have55 words
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241 1969-03-05 20 F. EMMANUEL - By F. EMMANUEL: Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2 MALAYSIAN Armed Forces have declared ‘war’ ITI against Selangor for the FAM Cup match at the Jalan Padang Tembak ground on Sunday. Major P. Suppiah. secretary of the Forces football team said: “Sunday’s match could241 words
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106 1969-03-05 20 CINOAPORE, Nov. 2—Tho SCO vloua tile ne si cnuLel match which ushered in the new season was abandoned due to a heavy downpour at the padang here yesterday SCC were all out tor 42 after batting for only an hour and 25106 words
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263 1969-03-05 20 l/UALA LUMPUR, Mar. 2 v The Football Association of Belangor will ask the F.A. of Malaysia to waive the ten per cent levy imposed on their affiliates for matches played against foreign teams. Dato Harun bln Hajl Idris, FAS president,263 words
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143 1969-03-05 20 JPOH, Mar. 2—Perils beat Perak 4-2 In their second replay of the FAM Cup here last night. The hard working Perils players outshone Perak in all departments. Perils’ diminutive inside left Khalil Hashim was the brains behind his side’s victory. He was responsible for143 words
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284 1969-03-05 20 ALBAN GOMES - By ALBAN GOMES Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2 p. GUN ALAN leaves for England this week to compete in the Ali-England badminton championships from March 19 to 21 if his leave is approved. He is last night: “If everything goes well, Gunalan will284 words
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269 1969-03-05 20 SINGAPORE, Mar. 2. TEAM of top American brains in engineer- mg and technology flew in today for a twoweek study of Singapore’s development problems at the invitation of the Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. They will evaluate the Republic’s potential and make269 words
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Article30 1969-03-05 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The sixth batch of 20 doctors who have been called up for National Service will begin their three-week basic military training at Kinrara from Wednesday.30 words