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Tuesday, February 13, 1973

"The performance of individual industries varied during 1972," commented

Mr. Tsui. "For instance, there were job increases of 9,345 in garments, 8,148

in electronics, 3,840 in metal products and 3,174 in the plastics industry."

Certain industries recorded a drop in employment such as wigs (-10,463),

cotton spinning and weaving (-4,102) and woollen knitting (-3,334).

IMMIGRATION FACILITIES FOR MALAYSIA

The Malaysian Commission in Hong Kong will on Thursday (February 15)

assume responsibility for Malaysia immigration matters previously exercised

by the Immigration Department.

Collard.

This was announced today by the Director of Immigration, Mr. V.E.

The Malaysian Commission is on the 25th floor, Permanent Comfort

Building, No, 74-77 Connaught Road Central.

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