Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman's Speech At National Press Club
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio Malaysia, Singapura Series
Series
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Radio Malaysia
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 28/10/1964
Record Date
- 00:26:50
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1997020611
Accession No.
- Sound
Type
- 7 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Synopsis :This is a recording of a speech delivered by Malaysian PM Tunku Abdul Rahman at a National Press Club Dinner. Both local and foreign press members are present at the dinner.
In his speech, the Tunku touches on:
- Importance of spirit of co-operation from the press during the current troubled time;
- Troubles confronting Malaysia, i.e. Indonesian aggression and the impasse with the Philippines over the state of Sabah;
- Leadership change in Russia;
- China's explosion of nuclear bomb;
- US Elections;
- Reality of British support for Malaysia;
- Advice to political parties which oppose the Alliance Party;
- Solidarity Week in November 1964;
- A call to the people to contribute to the National Defence Fund.
