§ 36. Mr. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that terrorists in Malaya have been obtaining funds to carry on their activities by stealing large quantities of rubber; and what steps are being taken by the Malayan Government to prevent those thefts.
Mr. DugdaleYes. Such thefts are extremely difficult to prevent, particularly from medium and small estates where there is no resident manager. Severe penalties are laid down for the illegal possession of rubber, and for moving it at night without a permit. 59W Further work has started on the regrouping of labourers on rubber estates under the protection of special constables.