Malaysia And Singapore
Sir,—Singapore, as a centre of commerce, grew with extraordinary rapidity. Its harbour soon became the most important shipping centre in the Asian South-east. Malaya naturally became British territory when the new demand for metals, tin, and rubber arose early in this century. Chinese coolies were import-
ed and disposed of on the “men-markets” of Singapore rnd Penang for working the mines and alluvial deposits When rubber-growing was established in Malaya a source of new wealth was opened up and Tamil Indians and Ceylonese were brought into the country in growing numbers, at first under indentured systems little dis tinguished from slavery. All Malayan developments have been carried out by imported capital and labour. The Malays themselves have remained largely outside economic changes. Now they are mostly salaried servants of British interests. Singapore has seceded and we look to Lee Kuan Yew to introduce the much-needed reforms. — Yours, etc.. R. S. WHEELER. Timaru. August 25. 1965.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30839, 26 August 1965, Page 12
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