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3 Saturday 5th Decembe r, 1959 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DEWAN NEGARA (SENATE) OFFICIAL REPORT CONTENTS Administra tion of Oath [Col. 35].

Speech of Ilia Highness the T'unbalan Y an1 di-Pertuan Alona in Parliament on 25th November, 1959 [Col. 35].

Message from the Home of Representatives [Col. 49].

Adjournment to a later day motion [Col. 50].

Business of the Senate [Col. 50].


PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT PllESS BY B. T. FUDGE KUALA LVM.PtJll OOV l!ltNloll!NT PlllNTEll 1960 FEDERATION OF MALAYA DEWAN NEGARA (SENATE) Official Report First Session of the First Dewan Negara 1959 Saturday, 5th December, The Senate met at 10.00 o'clock a.m.

PRESENT: The Honourable Mr. President (DATO' HAn ABDUL RAHMAN BIN MOHAMED YASIN, S.P.M.J.

, P.I.S.).

the Minister of Justice ('TuN LEONG YEW KOH.

S.M.N.)

(Appointed).


TUAN HAJI ABBAS BIN HAn MOHAMED (Trengganu).

ENCHB' ABDUL HAMID BIN MAHMUD, J.M.N.

(Appointed).

ENCHB' AHMAD BIN SAID, A.M.N.

(Perak).

ENCHE' ABDUL W W B BIN Joos, P.J.K.

(Negri Sembilan).

ENCHE' A.MAI.UDDIN BIN DARUS (Kelantan).

MR. CHAN KWONG HoN, A.M.N., J.P. (Selangor).

MR. CHBAH SENG KmM, J.P. (Penang).

DATO' DR. CHEAH TOON LOK, J.M.N., J.P., Dato Maha Kurnia (Appointed).

MR. CHOO Kox: LEONG (Appointed).

MR. J.E.


s. CRAWFORD, J.M.N., ENCHB' DA ABDUL JALIL (Trengganu).

MR. KOH KIM LENG (Malacca).

DATO' LEE FOONG YEE, J.M.N., P.P.T., J.�.

(Appointed) • J.P. (Negri Sembilan). "

.. MR. LIM HEE HONG, A.M.N.

(Appointed).

ENCHE' MOHD.

SALLEH BIN MOHAMED ARIFP (Malacca).

ENGKU MUHSEIN BIN ABDUL KADIR, J.M.N., P.J.IC.

(Appointed).

MR. ATHI NAHAPPAN (Appointed).

MR. S. P. S. NATHAN (Appointed).

ENCHB' NIK HASSAN BIN HAJI NIK YAHYA, J.M.N.

(Appointed).
(Appointed).

TuAN HAJI NIK MOHD.

ADEEB BIN HAJI NIK MOHAMED (Kelantan).

TOK PANGKU PANDAK HAMID BIN PuTEH JALI, P.J.K.

(Appointed).

RAJA RASTAM SHAHROME BIN RAJA SAID TAUPHY (Selangor).

DATO' SHEIKH ABU BAKAR BIN Y AHYA, D.J'..M.J., 1.P.

P.I.S., (Johore). "

DATO' G. SHELLEY, P.M.N., 1.P.

(Appointed).

35 5 DECEMBER 1959 "36 The Honourable TuAN SYED AHMAD BIN SYED MAHMUD SHAHABUDIN, J.M.N.

(Kedah).

.. .. .. TuAN SYED BAHALDIN BIN SYED NOH, J.P. (Perlis) MR. T. H. TAN, J.M.N.

(Appointed).
(Appointed).

DATO' E. E. c. TlluRA ISINGHAM, D.P.M.J., .

J.P. (Appointed).

MR. S. 0.

K. UBAIDULLA (Appointed).

ENCHE' WAN AHMAD BIN WAN DAUD, P.J.K., J.P. (Perlis).

DATO' WAN IBRAHIM BIN WAN TANJONG, J.M.N., J.P., Orang Kaya lndera Maharajah Purba Jelai (Pahang) MR. YAP KHEN VAN, A.M.N., J.P. (Pahang) MR. YEOH KIAN TEIK (Perak) .

ABSENT: The Honourable ENCHE' A. M. ABU BAKAR, J.M.N.

(Appointed).

.. .. ENCHE' HASHIM BIN AWANG, J.P. (Penang).

ENCHE' MOHAMED ZAHIR BIN Rw ISMAIL (Kedah).


ADMINISTRATION OF OATH The following Senator took and sub­ scribed the Oath required by law: Mr. Athi Nahappan SPEECH OF HIS HIGHNESS THE TIMBALAN YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG IN PARLIAMENT ON 25TH NOVEMBER, 1959 The President (Translated from Malay): Honourable Members.

I wish to acquaint the Senate that His Highness the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong has been pleased to address Parliament on the 25th November, 1959.
I have obtained a copy of His Highness' Speech, which I now direct formally to be laid on the table of the Senate.

I further direct printed in the Parliamentary that the Speech be Debates.
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Honour- able Memben of both Houses of Parliament, It gives me great personal pleasure, of the elected representatives principles that under the system of the legislature parliamentary government which we have adopted, that is to say, the voting of supply for the administration of the country in the ensuing year; for it is one of our fundamental no funds may legally be raised or spent without the authority of Parliament and especially of the people assembled in the Lower House.
It is my confident hope that your debates will be conducted with com­ posure and dignity in the knowledge that, for all their differences of approach, all the parties have one common aim, to secure the best ment for the people of this country so that they may live and prosper in har­ mony.

Whatever is good for the people should have the support of all parties irrespective of where the idea has origi­ nated.
All parties alike have a duty to the people as a whole, but on the majority party in any Parliament the special responsibility with receptive criticism ever ready to accept sincere contributions common weal.
of their policies, to the govern­ lies of listening minds to constructive and I deem it an honour, to address you to-day on this notable occasion of the first Budget Meeting of the Parlia­ ment of the Federation are about to enter for the first time on one of the most important functions of All Honourable Members of both Houses will, I know, be always mindful that the eyes not only of the people of this country whose interests they re­ but also of the friends and foes present; of parliamentary democracy everywhere of Malaya.
You · 37 5 DECEMBER 1959 38 the Dewan Negara (Senate), of the will be on the deliberations of this Parliament.

It is because of the pre· eminent position which you occupy that importance is attached to the at all times of due decorum observance within the of your Houses.
precincts These outward forms are not an end in themselves because they are conducive to a proper sense of resp&ct for this great institu· tion and to that atmosphere of dignity and solemnity right to expect in the conduct of their affairs.

They are the outward signs of the high aims and serious intent Parliament.
which the people have a of the interests the birth of our own parliamentary institutions; representative States and adorned by wisdom and experience drawn from many fields; and the Dewan Ra'ayat (House of Repre· sentatives), of the talents of all the main parties, that comes from but with the stability an effective majority.

My address will deal with the demands of the new era and the three main tasks which my Government regards as of first impor­ tance.
fully elected and inclusive The first is to lead the people of but they are of real value of this The considerations on which I have are of such weight for the the Yang di-Pertuan that we heard India and Pakistan, been dwelling future of democracy here and elsewhere that I make no apology for thus echoing the eloquent words used by His Majesty Agong when he was present in this Chamber for the opening of Parliament only two months ago.
My personal you to-day is pleasure in addressing tempered by deep regret, which I know is shared by all present and by the whole country, that His Majesty is not able to be present on this occasion.

It was with feelings of distress of the sudden illness which struck him almost on the eve of his visit to our great neighbours an event to which he was looking forward has been with deep concern so much.
It and sympathy, and also with growing confidence, that we have watched his slow but steady, recovery, to which the devotion of Her Majesty the Rqja so Permaisuri much.

The position which both Their Majesties people is such that I know that I will be voicing the sentiments of our people everywhere express my confident wish that, after a suitable period of rest, he will be to resume restored in full his responsibilities as the of our nation.
It is Supreme Head with this hope in mind that I address to you to·day the solemn words .

which would have been spoken by His Majesty.

Agong has contributed occupy in the hearts of the to sufficient strength and feelings when I A new era has begun with the full and with fl,owering of our Constitution in happier circumstances this country towards the sense and reality of true nationhood.
The second is to marshal/ all avail· and deploy them able resources decisively to develop the country and increase prosperity in the rural areas; to this end my Government intends to apply all that spirit of determination, skill in planning and energy in execu­ tion which are now inexorably crushing the last efforts of the Malayan Communist Party to overthrow by violence government of the Federation.
the lawful of South­ The third is to take the initiative and play a full part in fostering among the countries East Asia a new sense of cohesion and of the benefits to be derived from free association and co· operation, particularly in the economic, social and scientific fields.
The supreme need to build a Malayan Nation calls for the construc­ tive efforts of all who ho?d this land dear and the co-ordination of all the and infl,uences which will activities serve to banish differences and promote which that sense of unity in diversity is necessary for the well-being of our country.

Our position is in many ways unique.


No other country presents such a varied pattern own proud tradition cultural begin to be conscious of their new common heritage, should be done, either of races each with its and religious background.

Now, as the races it is vital that nothing in the cause of and 39 5 DECEMBER 1959 40 between their indivi­ firmly span the differences them without eliminating dual and characteristic values.
This cardinal policy would have seemed at one time a distant ideal, perhaps hardly attainable in the foreseeable but future, with the experience of two peaceful and fruitful the years of independence ideal has come much nearer and it is my Governmenf s aim to make it a reality.

My Government !Jelieves has no more important in the next over as a political differences, count on the co-operation af all politi­ cal parties and all loyal sections .of the population.
the members of Parliament, and all other persons in­ who wield decisive fluence, to lose nc opportunity af fur­ thering this vital policy.
, and sees it more- al task, transcending In particular in which it can task than this it counts on that it creeds or in the name af reli­ political gion or under the guise of any commu­ nal interest, to disturb the harmony which we have hitherto maintained to such a remarkable degree and which must continue if the constructive fluences of education are to take full effect.
in its widest sense in­ · By education I do not mean only the in the schools teaching of our children and our young people in the university.

The tremendous importance af this and teaching has long been recognised will always be in the forefront of our minds.
My Government intends to set up a special committee to review the policy adopted in 1956, and education in particular its implementation, and in the meantime will continue its efforts to improve school facilities, at primary level in the rural areas, to of teachers, and to expand the training increase the number of and bursaries, on common-content pose of which is to ensure that children will learn the same subiects Malayan way in all schools.
the pur­ syllabuses, particularly on the in the same Important proposals scholarships is, education basing the whole system though teaching in schools I come new to the second great task.

In the next five years my Government will concentrate its attention development of the country, for which will be embodied in a new five-year plan for the years 1961 to 1965.
The greatest emphasis in this plan, which is new under preparation and will be laid before Par.liament next year, will be on rural economic development.

ment is to give the rural community the proud place which is its due but which it has not been accorded in the past, to provide a sound economic to foundation ensure that the man on the land receives the full reward for his work and en;oys the amenities af Malayan life in the same measure as his brother in the town.
With the steady growth af the and the expansion af indus­ population try that can be foreseen in the present favourable a rapid investment is improvement in necessary if a proper balance is to be in our national life and maintained economy.

and universities for nation­ hood means more than this.

It means also the raising of standards of the adult population so that they can read and write and to new ideas thus be receptive and be able to form balanced judg­ ments.
My Government will pay parti­ cular attention Committee will be appointed to study it and make recommendations to the Government on the best means of achieving this aim.

Education in this sense means the .

spread of knew/edge of national and world affairs and the encouragement of a national point 'of view through the media of the Informa­ tion and Broadcasting Services, whose work will be specially directed end.
climate, rural conditions The aim af my Govern­ to this subject and a for peasant agriculture, to this By all these means, and by taking effects full advantage of the beneficial of sporting and cultural activities in building up a feeling of unity, my Government will spare nc endeavour to lead the races of the Federation toward the sense af being one people, united by many comnwn ties which It is fortunate that the end of the fight against the remnants of the Malayan Communist there can be no compromise, at last to be in.
sight.

This situation has been brought about mination, courage and skill of a very, not only by deter­ Party, with which appears 41 5 DECEMBER 1959 42 but also by a of the efforts towards a common high order, for which the credit is shared by the Armed Forces-Mal.ayan and Commonwealth-the Police, the Special Constabulary, the Home Guard, Government Officials and members of the civil population, remarkable co-ordination of many authorities goal.
Those who have borne the brunt of the struggle will not be forgotten.

Special efforts will be made to help ex­ mem.bers of the Security Forces to take their place of the Army, which is to be consoli­ dated at approximately its present strength, will be modernised; the Navy and Air Force will be expanded; and living conditions will be improved for all three Services.

will also be improved.for file of the Police Force, the post-Erner· gency establishment under consideration.
Living conditions the rank and of which is now , in civil life.

The equipment Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will also play its part with the expan· sion of rural.

heal.th services and its campaign against mal.aria, tuberculosis, yaws and filariasis; welfare services will be taken more and more to rural.

be areas and increasing attention will given to the needs of rural youth.
It will be the concern of the Ministry of Education that the children areas have opportunities their education at secondary and higher levels alongside of the rural.

to continue those of the towns.

The most important part of the around modern and estates may be offering the services and ame­ for a settled, Development as many areas as possible whole programme depends on co­ operation between the Federal.
and State Governments in tackling arrears of land applications and strengthening and improving the land administration so that land may be made available and developed at a rate commensurate with the growing demand.

The plan is to establish, through the agency of the Federal and State Land Authorities, where smal.lholdings developed intensively villages nities appropriate organised and prosperous community.

The smallholdings holdings large enough to occupy the owner and his family and to reward them.
Processing and marketing f aci­ part of the lities will be an integral development, for my Government is determined that a full share of the value of the produce shall those who do the work.

These economic holdings will not be broken up or allowed to go untended.

My Govern­ ment intends to set and maintain a high standard and to see that land owners play their part.

My Government believes that in independent there should holder to be poor.
be no reason for the small­ will be economic go back to Malaya well­ of Rural a new Ministry For the purpose of co-ordinating which will be the respon­ of both the Prime Minister and all these activities my Government is establishing Development sibility the Deputy Prime Minister.
My Government feels that a constructive countrywide and urgency calls portance, complexity for methods of planning and execution programme of such im· With victory in the Emergency cam­ agricultural and irrigation; Departments and the diversification paign within our grasp, my Government intends that the efforts and resources of the whole country should be directed to the new and now more important campaign of rural development.

Here many Ministries, Authorities are concerned.


The Ministry which has already done of Agriculture, much to improve the lot of farmers and fishermen, has an important part to play; in modernising methods and spreading knowledge: in increasing padi production by improved techni­ ques, cheap fertilisers in encouraging crops; in developing try,· and in building movement as a means to better credit and marketin� facilities.
of Works and Transport will be en­ gaged in the improvement of rural communications, conjunction ments, will continue to extend piped water supplies.

The Ministry of Trans­ port will continue its present policy of providing greater facilities to participate in the Road Transport Industry.

RIDA's credit facilities training programmes and the assistance of the Small Industries Services lnsti­ t14t.e will be in increasing demand.
The and the former, in with the State Govern­ up the co-operative The Ministries the fishing indus­ for Malays and of 43 5 DECEMBER 1959 44 world these the intention with their similarities to those which have been comparable to handle Emer­ developed successfully gency Operations throughout the country.
It is therefore adopt a somewhat similar organisation and to prosecute the campaign for of rural areas peaceful development with as much energy and imagination as was directed to freeing these areas from the menace of communist terrorism.
this rapidly contracting countries, race and economy and their many - common interests, by drawing closer together in a free association cussion and agreement, standing of each other's problems and of ways in which they the exploration can help one another, particularly in economic, social and scientific to promote, by mutual dis­ a better under­ could achieve much fields.
to of It will be remembered, though, that For historical reasons, the cultural So, too, the success of this the success of the Emergency Opera­ tions depended on the co-operation of the people in ridding themselves of the terrorists.

new campaign will depend on the of the rural people and it co-operation is for this reason that Community has been included among Development the subjects for which the new Ministry The extent to which will be responsible.
my Government can help the rural people will vary according to the extent to which they are able to take the initiative There is an immense programme to be undertaken, hard work and determination s come difficulties.

plans will be unf aided next year, during the course of which my Govern­ ment intends to gear the machinery of administration, of the people themselves, gramme of intensive the new objective, accorded the highest priority.
work to achieve which will be calling for enthusiasm, supported by the will My Governmenf to a pro­ to over­ and help themselves.

outside which they of South-East infl,uenced in the present of most Asia has been and economic development countries principally century by the relations have had with other countries South-East Asia.

As a consequence, the growth of any sense of South-East Asian consciousness, heritage possibilities been retarded.
and historical countries and inspiration inwards to their own resources.

have tended to look for help outwards instead of Through force of habit these circumstances or of a common and in the great achievements of this part of Asia, has in land, in water and historical Yet in truth South-East Asia has of its own, not merely in sphere, but rich resources the cultural also in human skills, and in minerals.
My Government that by drawing more closely believes can exploit together these countries more effec­ these skills and resources tively to their mutual benefit, and and each other by enrich themselves mutual help in many ways.

Hitherto I have been speaking of our internal affairs.

The third major aim which my Government has set itself is in the realm of external affairs.
Its basic policy will always be to uphold of Human Rights and the Declaration the Charter of the United Nations and to develop and maintain close relations with all friendly and sympathetic countries.

cularly its free association members of the Commonwealth and recently con­ the Treaty of Friendship Now, however, cluded with Indonesia.

it feels that the time has come to press forward in addition with its proposals between the coun­ for closer relations tries of South-East Asia.
These pro­ posals are based on the belief that in would Membership of the association not derogate in any way from the of the and sovereignty independence and it would countries, participating of course function within the frame­ work of the United Nations.

The for­ mation of a regional type is not a new concept; there are both in Scandinavia precedents South America.
My Government en­ visages that the Association up round conferences discussions to be held from time to time between the Heads of Government of South-East Asian St(ltes.

There would be a permanent Secretariat attend to the work of the Association.
These ideas have not yet been formally propounded to the other countries might grow and intimate My Government values parti­ association of this with other and in of to l ·II ',, • ;ii I ( 45 5 DECEMBER 1959 46 South-East Asia, but informal ex- _,_ changes of views which have taken place as opportunity cate sufficient countries ment to conclude of the area for my Govern­ support in some of the has offered indi· that the time is ripe , .

for more formal approaches My Government 'c·-fnade.
to be feels that in a matter of this kind the longer the delay the more difficult it will be for any country to take the initiative.

has accordingly written Prime Minister to the other Heads of Government in South-East the proposal.

Asia to seek their views on The will that house hospitals The urban population for the lower income My Govemm enl!s concern with the main themes of this address will not mean the neglect of other vital aspects of policy.
not suffer because of the efforts to be made on behalf of those who live in the rural areas.

It is intended construction groups should be speeded up con­ siderably through the agency of the Housing Trust.

My Government has a programme for modernising the Federation, and in throughout Kuala Lumpur in particular a much­ needed new General Hospital .will be built in stages starting with a maternity unit.

My Governmenf labour will be unchanged.


tinue to encourage the strong, free, democratic and responsible trade union movement for both workers and employers as the basis for mutual understanding It will and co�peration.

be ready to set up Wages Councils where workers and employers show themselves negotiating will continue living conditions of workers and will use every endeavour to ensure that there are adequate opportunities for the employment growing population.
unable to establish machinery of their own.

It to s attitude It will con­ growth of a to pay close attention of our rapidly of all types adequate to to defer, generally, elec­ In the field of Local Government it has been found nece.ssary, in the light of experience, tions for a period of one year.
The present system has progressively re­ vealed over the years since its intro­ duction in 1950 certain unsatisfactory features, particularly maintaining the electoral the difficulty of rolls at a for with a view to of the various of altering to investigate the desirability for Local Authority at a high level of accuracy annual expenditure the qualifications electors high level of accuracy and the unsettling effect of the annual elections of one­ third of the membership During the period of sus ­ Councils.
of my pension, it is the intention along with Government the desirability the State Governments of simplifying Local Authority preparing electoral rolls which can be maintained without excessive on revision,' the arrangements elections will ·al.so be investigated as it is considered not the nwst suitable for conditions in the Federation..It the Federation to lose no time in carrying investigations elections basis in 1960 after the period of SUS· pension ends.
My Government is con­ vinced that Local Government in the Federation, which it is pledged pand, will develop more effectively the years ahead after this review of the detects in the present completed.

is the intention.

and State Governments may be resumed on a sounder so that Local Authority that the present system has been out these system is to ex­ of in It f9 not my intention to trespass on and Increase policy.
question The principal while avoiding of the what is this day the preserve Minister of Financ e, but it is impossible to conclude this address without ref e"· ing to the Governmenfs financial and economic facing the Government can be posed much more easily than it can be ans ­ wered.

The question is how to secure the ordered development of the coun· try' s economy by measures that will stimulate employment productivity of inflation.
In seeking this question of my Government to maintain con­ of the fidence in the financial standing Federation.

effort will be made to increase to whatever extent is judged desirable and practicable, determined outrun neither ment nor the resources All recurrent scrutinised is shall that its expenditure the answ er to it will always be the aim expenditure annua lly and it is the To this end, while every the needs of develop­ my Government the pitfalls of the country.
will be closely revenue 47 S DECEMB ER 1959 Governments general aim to contai.n the cost of the Public Service within the existing limits, and possibly reduce it, without loss of efficiency, save when the needs of development or other very special reasons dictate otherwise.
Tak· ing one year with another only thus can a balanced budget on current expenditure encourage the constant fl,ow of funds, local savings and through both through capital investment is essential for the success of the second five-year plan to develop the economy of the country and raise the general standard of living.

from abroad, which be achieved which will of the Service to be a limited number of specialist efficiency of its Public Service.
My Government is in the main satisfied that the Malayanisation policy formu­ lated before Merdeka is sound, and that the pace of Malayanisation is satisfactory.

In 1956 Malayan officers occupied 32% of the Division I posts filled and the policy provided for the Malayanisation completed to all intents and purposes, excepting posts, by a gradual process over the five-year period from 1957 ·to 1962.
By the middle of this year, two-fifths the way through the period, the per­ centage of Malayan officers in Division I posts had risen to over 67% in the Public Service as a whole, whilst in the Malayan Civil Service expatriate officers now number no more than 23%.

Progress has always been kept constantly Ministers tinue.
and closely under review by and this practice will con· of the competitive on which prosperity of the Fede· Whilst my Governments policy must always be to take all possible steps to strengthen position of the rubber and tin industries the economic ration largely depends, every encourage­ ment will be given to the creation and fostering of local industries the economy of the country and provide increasing and more varied opportuni· ties for employment.
ments to the tariff rates will be made towards this end.

Similarly aviation, port and general transport.

be developed to keep pace with modern requirements.

Suitable adjust­ to diversify will facilities This will probably be the last time that as the Royal it will be more appro­ debated that an address of this kind is delivered at a Budget Meeting.
My Government has for some time felt that it is not entirely satisfactory that two such important speeches as the Royal Add· ress and the speech by the Minister of Finance on the second reading of the Supply Bill should follow closely one upon the other on the same day.
It has felt, moreover, Address is now an outline of future policy rather than a review of past achievements, priate for it to be delivered and by both Houses at a sufficient interval before the introduction Bill for the views of Parliament to be taken into consideration policy for the Estimates.
My Govern­ ment therefore proposes that the pre­ sent session should be a short one and that a new st:tssion should be opened in April next year with a Royal Add­ ress which should form debate in the Senate and House of Representatives.

of hear· then have had the advantage ing the views of Honourable Members of both Houses when it determines shape of the Budget.
My Government will the subject of of the Supply in framing the the My Government will promote the growth of a local money market to fill a long·/ elt need.
A short term loan has as a first step and my been introduced Government is prepared to consider the issue of further Joans adapted to meet the needs of the market and will take such other measures as may be the invest­ found necessary to stimulate ment of money even for short periods: Taxation machinery will be overhauled and measures taken to prevent income tax evasion to the greatest extent possi­ ble so that the necessary burden of taxation may be fairly shared.
Fresh agreements for · relief from double taxation will be negotiated with a number of countries.

Finally, negotia· tions will begin on the revision of the present Currency Agreement to the end that further capital may be made avail­ able for local development.
The extent to which my Govern· ments policies can be effectively In concluding this address I would carried out must always depend on the draw attention once again to the three 49 5 DECEMBER 1959 50 second, There are first and fore­ which will be explained to you the campaign for rural with all the determination, major tasks to which my Government intends to give priority: most; building the Malayan Nation by all the means at its disposal; conducting development energy and resource that has charac­ terised the successful Emergency cam­ paign; and third, seeking to draw together the States of South-East Asia in an atmosphere of greater under­ standing and co-operation.
many other .

great tasks and major policies by Ministers during the course of the en.suing Budget Meeting, but it is these three, together mental duty of maintaining and economic stability, Government sees as pre-eminently important for the well-being future of this country and its neigh­ bours in South-East Asia.
I pray for God's blessing on' the Government of the Federation and on both Houses of this Parliament in all that they seek to do for the good of our beloved country, and I pray that under your guidance its people may attain true nationhood, prosperity and honour among nations.

financial which my with its funda­ of the (3) Bill to amend the Treasury Deposit Receipts Ordinance, 1952.

Ordinance, ( 4) Bill to amend the Pineapple Industry 1957.

(S) Bill to amend the Employees Pro­ vident Fund Ordinance, 1951.
(6) Bill to provide for the administration of oaths and the levy of fees by and consular officers.

diplomatic for the raising (7) Bill to provide of loans from the Export Credits Guarantee Department of the United Kingdom by · the Federation of the Board of Trade of Malaya.

(8) Bill to amend the Petroleum Ordi­ nance, 1949.

(9) Bill to amend the Common Gaming Houses Ordinance, 1953.

(10) Bill to amend the Oaths and Affirma­ tions Ordinance, 1949.

(11) Bill to amend the Betting Ordinance, 1953.


(12) Bill to provide for the re,pstration of for the persons in the Federauon, issue of identity cards and for pur· poses .connected therewith.

(13) Bill to amend the Income Tax Ordi­ nance, 1947, and transmit concurrence.

them to the Senate for its Speaker" ADJOURNMENT TO A LATER DAY MOTION MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA­ The Minister of Justice (Tun Leong Yew Koh): Mr. President, move.
I beg to TIVES The President (Translated from Members, a mess­ Malay): Honourable age has been received from the House regarding certain of Representatives Bills which have been passed by that House.

The Clerk will read the said message.

That this House, after adjourning at the close of business this day, Shall reconvene pursuant to Stan� Order 12 (2) at 10 o'clock 9th day of December, 1959. on the morning of Wednesday, Mr. T. R Tan: Mr. President, Sir, I beg to second the motion.
Question put, and agreed to.

Whereupon, the Clerk read the message dated 3()th Novem­ following ber, 1959: "Mr. President, The House of Representatives has passed the , following Bills- Resolved, That this House, after adjourning at the close of business this day, shall reconvene pursuant to Standing Order 12 (2) at 10 on the morning of Wednesday, 9th o'clock day of December, 1959.
(1) Bill to apply a sum out of the Con­ Fund for additional solidated ex.pen· diture for the service of the year 1959, to appropriate certain purposes the replacement vanced from the Contingencies Fund.

and to provide for of amounts ad­ such a sum for (2) Bill to amend the Housing Trust 1950.

Ordinance, BUSINESS OF THE SENATE Tun Leong Yew Koh: Mr. President, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 67 (2), I beg to give notice of the future business o!

this House.
this House.

51 S DECEMBER 1959 52 On :Wednesday.

9th December.

1959.

Bills, which have been the following passed by the House of Representatives, to be taken through all stages: I also give notice of the following Bills, as certified by Mr .. .

"non-money" Speaker, which will be taken through all stages on Friday.

11th December: The Supplementary Supply (19S9) (No.

4) Bill.

The Treasury Deposit Receipts (Amend­ ment) Bill.

The Common Gaming Houses (Amend· ment) Bill.

The Betting (Amendment) Bill.


The Employees Provident Fund (Amend­ The Housing Trust (Amendment) Bill.

ment) Bill.

The Oaths and Affirma tions (Amendment) The Loan (Export Credit Guarantees Bill.

Department) Bill.

The Income Ta x (Amendment) The Pineapple The Petroleum (Amendment) The Diplomatic Bill.

and Consular Office rs Industry (Amendment) Bill.

Bill.

(Oaths Fees) Bill.

The National Registration Bill.


These have all been certified by Mr. Speaker to be "money" Bills, and I think we shall be able to consider them all on that day.

These four Bills will commence our · business on that day.

If the Supply (1960) Bill has not passed through stages on the previous day, the debate can be resumed after consideration of the Oaths and Affirm ations (Amend­ ment) Bill.

all ADJOURNMENT I anticipate that the whole of the The President (Translated from day.

Thursday.
Thursday.

10th Decem­ following ber, will be taken up with the Supply (1960) Bill (assuming receive the requisite House of Representatives).

that by then we Message from the Malay): Honourable Members, the Senate is adjourned to 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday the .9th December, 1959.

Senate adjourned at 10.14 a.m.