MALAYA’S MIGHT
STRONGER EACH DAY. ENEMY’S POOR CHANCES. (United Press Association—Copvright) (12.15) SINGAPORE, April 30. Declaring in an interview that the defences of Malaya are growing’ stronger every day, the Brit- ’ ish Commander-in-Chief in the | Far East (Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert, Brooke-Poph am) added that an enemy attempting an attack would be in for a very sticky time. In fact, the resistance would be such that a tremendous force would be necessary to secure a footing at all. Malaya and Singapore were prepared for the possibility of interrupted communications. If the enemy succeeded in isolating Malaya, then they would live on accumulated resources, for which full provision had been made. The Netherlands East Indies would certainly light if attacked, and lie was confident that their army, navy, and air force would put up.a fine show. Sir Robert, Brooke-Popham said that to pass by Singapore and invade Australia. was hardly a practicable proposition.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 128, 1 May 1941, Page 7
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