Malaysia
Sir,—lndonesian criticism of the Malaysia proposal along with support for the rebellion in Brunei, can be understood in the light of the different political nature of Malayan and Indonesian independence. Both territories are former European colonies, but by Indonesian political standards the relationship between Britain and Malaya constitutes a case of “neocolonialism.” Such a concept cannot be popular in Australia . and New Zealand with their military commitments in the are, but is the press in these countries wise to show so much hostility towards Indonesia’s attitude in the question of the Malaysian Federation? The friendship of 90,000,000 people is also a factor affecting New Zealand security and the political
considerations of the intelligent and astute President of the Indonesian Republic deserve a better and more sympathetic analysis than has so far. been produced.— Yours, etc., H March 5, 1963.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30073, 6 March 1963, Page 8
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