PERMITTED ITEMS FOR IMPORT FROM DOLLAR AREAS (Statement by the Minister for Commerce and Industry)

10.04 am.

Mr J. M. Jumabhoy: Sir, it has been agreed with the Federation Government to liberalise as from 1st January next year the list of items permitted for import from the dollar areas. Hon. Members will no doubt have read in the newspapers the announcement of the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Federation of Malaya, in the Federation Legislative Council on 10th December. There are 23 items affected and since they are identical with that announced by the Federation Minister, I shall not read them out but table the list.

List of items handed in.

Mr Speaker: This will be circulated with the Official Report.

Following is the list of items-

1. Trucks (lorries and parts)

2. Boats

3. Plastic products such as laminated sheeting

4. Milk preparation

5. Cotton and synthetic clothing including shirts and pyjamas

6. Synthetic fabrics

7. Mining machinery

8. Calcium carbide

9. Germicides and pesticides

10.Aluminum semi-fabrications

11.Paper products including toilet tissues

12.Power operated saws

13.Marine outboard motors

14.Piping

15.Flooring

16.Mechanical rubber goods

17.Agricultural machinery

18.Typewriters

19.Paint products and pigments

20.Disinfectants

21.Medicinal preparations

22.Steel and steel products

23.Truck and bus tyres.