Interview with E. J. Mayer and Dr E. Markowicz
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio Singapore Series
Series
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Radio Singapura
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 11/02/1962
Record Date
- 12/02/1962
Broadcast/Release Date
- 00:35:49
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1998004447
Accession No.
- Sound
Type
- 10 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Synopsis :Programme kicks off with introduction of the two guests - E. J. Mayer and Dr E. Markowicz. They are both UN experts who are in Singapore to help in its industrialisation programme. Mr Mayer is Director with Economic Development Board and Dr Markowicz is an expert in the chemical industry.
Questions/ topics raised include:
1) Impression of prospects of Singapore's industrial programme (Mayer).
2) Chemical industry - point of view of Dr Markowicz.
3) Conditions required for local industries to develop; negotiating for deals (Mayer).
4) EDB thinking of publicity abroad to attract capital know-how (Mayer).
5) Any similar plan for chemical industry; approach local or overseas industry to set up in Singapore. (Markowicz).
6) General views of skills of local labour to go into any of industries (both).
7) Hallmark of quality in Singapore (Mayer).
8) Electrical/ electronics - any direct prospects in this field (Mayer).
9) Level of managerial skills of Singapore, also for chemical industry.
10) Engineers available in Singapore.
11) Markowicz to explain meaning of his comments 'rejected paradise of Singapore'.
Recording is packaged for broadcast.
