Malayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman's Statement On The Malaysia Talks In London
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio Singapore Series
Series
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Radio Singapura
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 06/07/1963
Record Date
- 00:18:14
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1998004419
Accession No.
- Sound
Type
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Access subject to approval
Conditions Governing Access
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Synopsis :Recording contains Malayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman's recorded statement on the Malaysia Talks in London before he begins a news conference at the Residency in Kuala Lumpur prior to his departure to London later that day to sign the Merger Agreement. He says:
- On the whole, if Singapore agrees that Malaysia is a good thing for all concerned, Singapore must be prepared to make a little sacrifice (for good of nation as a whole);
- Rich shows wealth with poor since Merdeka time; make contributions from time to time;
- New states joining Federation must make it their duty and responsibility to do likewise;
- Points for which differences have been encountered: (a) Federal Revenue collected by Singapore, (b) Common Market, (c) Contribution of $10m by Singapore annually towards development of the Federation of Malaysia, (d) Brunei's entry into Malaysia and financial arrangements proposed;
- Call for sincerity between all concerned parties;
- Expression of appreciation to Tun Abdul Razak, Tan Siew Sin and Lim See Onn for the patience shown in their negotiations.
The recording is made off transmission over Radio Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
