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Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 40m

[21/10/65] Premier Lee has called for a “build-up of Afro-Asian opinion” even outside Africa and Asia.

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[21/10/65]* Minister of Civil Defence Dato Donald Stephens has revealed that the corps may have its name changed to the Protection of Civil Population Corps to avoid the impression that the organisation is an exclusively wartime one.

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[21/10/65] Singapore police have reminded the public that the firing of crackers will still be banned at the Botanic Gardens, the Padang, the Istana Negara, parks, swimming pools, and places of worship despite the lifting of the ban for Deepavali on Saturday (23 Oct).

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[21/10/65]* Tunku Abdul Rahman’s illness has been identified as shingles. His condition is expected to yield to treatment “in a matter of days.”

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 4h

[21/10/65] Afro-Asian delegates attending the International Labour Seminar in Singapore have cabled British Prime Minister Harold Wilson to protest the arrest of trade union leaders in Aden.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 4h

[21/10/65] Straits tin jumped $10.25 to $725.25 a picul today.

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[21/10/65] Tan Eng Seng, father of MP Tan Toh Hong (All. - Bukit Bintang), was killed when his car crashed into a lorry on Cheras Road this afternoon.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 5h

[21/10/65] The University of Malaya Students’ Union has distanced itself from protests by the Malay Language Society about the Television Malaysia play Awangku Sayang, which suggested promiscuity on the part of undergraduates at the University.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 5h

[21/10/65] The All-Malayan Estates Staff Union has called for the Government to intervene to put a stop to the fragmentation of rubber plantations.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 5h

[21/10/65] A notice inserted in several newspapers this morning reporting that the price of fresh mutton at markets in Singapore would be reduced from $1.40 per pound to $1 per pound was the work of a hoaxer, according to the Singapore Mutton Dealers’ Association.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 6h

[21/10/65] Government doctors have taken exception to claims by Health Minister Bahaman Samsudin that many specialists get fees above $1,000 a month, that their service conditions are better than in Korea and the Philippines, and that superscale posts are available to them.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 6h

[21/10/65]* Danish exporters are stepping up efforts to sell butter and cheese in Malaysia. Promotional campaigns are underway in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Malacca.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 6h

[21/10/65] Education Minister Khir Johari has disclosed that the Government intends to make the University of Malaya bilingual.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 7h

[21/10/65] Police are looking to interview a man with a Taiping identity card with a false photograph attached in connection with the circulation of forged Shell share certificates. Losses due to the forgery are estimated at $33,000.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 7h

[21/10/65] The External Ministry has declared Malaysia’s support for any action by Britain to reassert its authority over Rhodesia in the event of a unilateral declaration of independence.

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[21/10/65] The Union of Forest Workers has agreed to call off its strike and direct all members to report for duty tomorrow after receiving a new salary structure amounting to raises of between $10.50 and $19 a month.

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[21/10/65]* Tunku Abdul Rahman is bedridden with a viral infection. He will be admitted to the General Hospital in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon. He had been feeling unwell in Alor Star on Tuesday (19 Oct).

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 1d

[20/10/65] Minister of Lands and Mines Abdul Rahman Yakub has revealed that the forest workers’ strike may come to an end this week with a new wage offer now being considered.

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[20/10/65] The Malacca Municipal Council has authorised its budget subcommittee to look into the possibility of suspending councillors’ allowances due to the council's ongoing financial difficulties.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 1d

[20/10/65] Penang police believe they have smashed three major illegal betting syndicates in the city following a series of raids today in which four arrests were made.

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[20/10/65]* Tun Abdul Razak has warned that Premier Lee “alone must be held responsible” if an outbreak of violence should result from his remarks about the Sultans.

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[20/10/65] Sabah has warned that action will be taken against traders who raise prices on domestically-manufactured goods without justification.

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[20/10/65] The Malaysian Alliance National Council has denied receiving any request by the Tugau United People's Party to join the Alliance.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 1d

[20/10/65] Reports from Jakarta monitored in Malaysia now indicate that D. N. Aidit is not in custody as previously claimed.

Malaysia Forever: an alternate history @malforwb.bsky.social · 1d

[20/10/65] Transport Minister Dato Sardon Jubir has described the Matahari “taxi war” as “a disgrace to the new International Airport” which is “only serving the self-interest of some people.”