Andy has received this newspaper cutting from his son in Malaysia. It is about a new series on Malaysian TV about the Malayan Emergency - "a crucial period in the history of Malaya".

This sounds like a fantastic serries ... let's hope it's broadcast over here.







NB: This may be a long download in PDF format:

http://www.fight4thepjm.org/documents/Sun_My_13_8_06.pdf


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Barry
Ref The Malaysian TV documentery 'Jungle Green Khaki Brown'. A couple of years ago BBC 2 did a series 'Empire Warriors.' There were about 4 or 5 episodes, one of which was all about the emergency. Sadly with the documentary not given enough publicity, I think it was missed by many hutan vets.
Roy.

Hi Roy

Have followed your posts on the Servicepals site, so welcome to this forum too, good to have you on board

John


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Have just watched episode 2 of this series. This dealt with the events of 16 June 1948, the imposition of the State of Emergency and events shortly thereafter.

Made very good viewing with interviews of retired planters and policemen in country at the time. Good archive footage as well.

Will make a point of watching future episodes.

John.
Many thanks for the kinds word.
I see where you mentioned Big Foot. (Son of) How can I put it ? Although I never had the pleasure to meet or actually see Big Foot senior, the pltn and I did when operating in Johore 'encoutered' him on three seperate occasions.

Resurrecting an old thread if it's all right...

Just a quick note to inform the forum that TV3's (one of Malaysia's TV networks) 8-episode documentary on the Malayan Emergency, 'Jungle Green Khaki Brown' will officially be released on DVD format tomorrow.

Will post further details.

FHR wrote:

Resurrecting an old thread if it's all right...

Just a quick note to inform the forum that TV3's (one of Malaysia's TV networks) 8-episode documentary on the Malayan Emergency, 'Jungle Green Khaki Brown' will officially be released on DVD format tomorrow.

Will post further details.

Thanks for the info, FHR. I'll keep an eye open for it.

Barry


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Have just found this item in the NST re the DVD:

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/National/20070706081709/Article/index_html

Have not seen any in the shops yet but will make a special point of checking several outlets tomorrow when I am in town.

I missed several episodes of the series when it was aired here last year so look forward to seeing the whole series.

At their invitation (print article), I did so. What I did notice was:....while bulk purchases from corporate bodies and GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (my large case) can be made through Nickleodeon Books(M) Sdn Bhd.

I wondered if the 'trade' or 'education' department of the Malay High Commission would be prepared to arrange
for supplies?

I was at the confrontation not the communist threat, however my appetite for background history, stimulated by Roy Follows
The Jungle Beat, makes this DVD an ideal purchase for me.



I looked at the Nickleodeon (UK) web but I had no success in trying, one way or another, of putting my question -
can they supply?

Anyone help with RM21.90 into GBP - can't find it on a currency converter.

Thanks


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3.07 GBP Kentsboro.....see at http://www.ratesfx.com/rates/rate-converter.html


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That's what I got when I checked Jock; I just couldn't believe that a DVD cost so little - we live in the wrong country mate!

Tony


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Quote:

Kentsboro wrote: we live in the wrong country mate!

Speak entirely for yourself mate.....I'm Canadian!


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Can I come and live in your garage?


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Kentsboro wrote: Can I come and live in your garage?

No prob's pal....when you get to my place I hope you'll be able to ring the doorbell with your knee?....because I anticipate your hands will be busy carrying ale!


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