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Attached at Appendix A is a summary of the draft progranne for 1968,
Programme for 1967
5.
The programme for 1967 has been successfully completed. The Royal Malaysia Police continue to provide courses, study-visits and attachments
within the scope of their training capability with enthusiasm and
efficiency.
The responsibility for the administration of the programme remained with the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. The day to day control
and liaison with the police is handled by Mr. A.J. Payne, a First Secretary
in the Mission, who succeeded Mr. M. Pawley on the latter's transfer in
August. Mr. Payne takes a keen interest in the training programme and has established excellent relations with the Royal Malaysia Police. He is
assisted by Mrs. P.M. Vincent ho has been the P.A, in the Police Adviser's
office since June 1963. She is thoroughly acquainted with all aspects of
the administrative side of the programme and has made a significant contribution to the smooth and efficient operation of the programne over
the past four and a half years. It will be indeed unfortunate if her
services have to be dispensed with in any reorganisation of the South East
Asia Police Training Scheme.
During the year thirty training schedules were completed and a total
of 737 police officers and other ranks from "customer" countries attended
courses, study-visits and attachseats provided by the Royal Malaysia
Police. Attached at Appendix B is a summary of the schedule of courses eto, for 1967.
6.
West Malaysia
During my visit to Kuala Lumpur I was warmly welcomed by officers in
the Royal Malaysia Police whom I had known previously. Arrangements were
made for me to visit the police training establishments where courses for
Foreign police officers are held in Jungle Warfare, Intelligence and Riot
Control. I also accompanied Mr. M.J. Macoun, Overseas Police Adviser, when
he visited the Police Depot and Police College during his short stay in
Kuala Lumpur from 11th-13th October.
The
One of the main problems represented by the Malaysia Police is the difficulty experienced in instructing through interpreters. This applies
mainly to Laos and South Vietnam and to a lesser extent to Thailand.
courses involved in this problen are at the Police College and Special Branch Training School. A possible solution is to bring interpreters in advance of a course to study the syllabus and so be better prepared. It is felt in some cases the standard of English of interpreters could be
better.
7.
Visits to "customer" countries
I visited the main "customer" countries, namely Thailand, Laos and
South Vietnam. I also visited Burna who have shown an interest in
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