§ 37. Mr. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Malayan Government have stopped the running of the night mail train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, thus causing inconvenience to business people in Malaya; what are the reasons for stopping the train from running; and when will the service be restored.
Mr. DugdaleYes. The number of civilian passengers using this service had, however, become very small, no doubt owing to the vulnerability of the railway to attack by terrorists at night. Extra facilities for day travel are being provided, and the Malayan Railway will no doubt consider restoring the service when the demand justifies it. There are, of course, frequent daily services by air between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.