At the ISC meeting, Lee Kuan Yew claimed that “it was not just a question of a constitutional political challenge at the 1964 elections. He raised the specter of a
Read more…9th October 1962 : ISC Must Prevent Barisan Sosialis From Winning The Election
Following the results of the Referendum on Merger with the Federation, it was clear that the communist threat, if ever there was one, had disappeared. Lee Kuan Yew’s desire for
Read more…8th September 1962 : “The Long Term Threat” Of Communism
The Referendum result was a huge blow to the Barisan Sosialis. According to Special Branch reports James advised Lim Chin Siong to accept the result.
In spite of intensive investigations, no evidence has been obtained of C.P.M. [Communist Party of Malaya] directions to open United Front workers as to how they should carry out their
Read more…25th April 1962 : The Real Threat Of A Socialist Malaysia
“Harry asked for my permission to publish my letter. He asked me to go and see him. I had a flu. He said, “No, no you must come. I will
Read more…21st January 1962 : Sustained Smear Campaign By Lee Kuan Yew
Charles Letts met with James and discussed the Barisan Socialis stand on merger with the Federation. He recounted the conversation to P.B.C. Moore. [If] the Barisan Socialis forced Lee Kuan
At the inaugural meeting of the Barisan Sosialis, James was appointed as an “advisor” to the party. James maintained that he was not consulted about this appointment prior to the
Read more…22nd September 1961 : “Advisor” to the Central Executive Committee of Barisan Sosialis
The Communists, through James Puthucheary, were pressing very hard for a constitution which would allow branches complete control in the party and allow branch committees to nominate members to the
Read more…21st September 1961 : Democracy In The PAP Is What the “Communists” Want !
