SABAH REBELS

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30342, 18 January 1964, Page 15

SABAH REBELS

?Govt. To Swoop (N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 17. Hie Government is planning a swoop on fifth olumnists in Sabah, the State's Chief Minister (Dato Donald Stephens) said today Lumpur. I)ato Stephens was speaking- to reporters before re•ijrfiing home from discussions with the Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. He said leaders of the State, including himself, had been receiving threatening letters. He had also received pictures of himself with a kris (Malay dagger) driven through the head. Dato Stephens said 200 Sabar men were now receiving security training in Malay. Trained security experts from Malaya would be sent to Sabah. He said there were indications that the group which recently attacked a Malaysian military post at Kalabakan, east Sabah, killing eight soldiers, had received assistance from Indonesians living in the State.

It also appeared that they had had plans for penetrating deeper into Sabah. Although they wore uniforms, they carried civilian clothing. It was believed that they had had plans for establishing themselves in deep jungle behind the port of Tawau. Most of the attackers had been killed, captured, or had surrendered. From uniforms and insignia there was no doubt that they were Indonesian soldiers, and some equipment might be put on show soon. Dato Stephens said there was a great need to win the psychological war in Sabah. "We have had our own people working among the Indonesians (about 17.000 Indonesian immigrants are settled in Sabah), but we need to do more. We have to make our people happy as well. We have to- win the hearts and minds of all the people,” he said. Dato Stephens said he had received “scores” of death notes from Indonesians living in the State. He knew they were from Indonesians because of the spelling of certain words.

War Broadcasts Defended (N.Z Press Assn.—Copyright) WARSAW, January 17. Berlin-born singer Marlene Dietrich said last night she was glad she helped the Allies against her homeland during World War II Launching her fl— appearance in Eastern Europe, the 59-year-old star told a crowded, two-hour press conference she prefe- - 1 European to American audiences. “There is no in-born respect 'or artists in America -—at least artists of my type —you are only as good as your last picture,” she said. Miss Dietrich, a naturalised American who now lives in Peris, said “Yes, why not?” when asked if she would accept an invitation to sing in East Germany if the price were right She said: “I am happy to have broadcast for the Allies during the war.