Copy of typewritten 'Secret' document headed 'Settlement of Penang. Extract from Chinese Affairs Supplement to Political Intelligence Report for September, 1955. Appendix A . Press Cutting from Straits Echo dated September 24, 1955' [Chinese triads].

2pp., foolscap 8vo. In good condition. Headed 'Secret'. Headings: 'The Hoong League', 'Founders. Symbols', 'Notorious Societies' and 'Mark of Leadership'. From the private papers of C. A. A. Nicol, who joined the Malayan Union Police Force in 1950, and in the Royal Malaysian Poilce between 1957 and 1967, 'to assist in promoting and consolidating the successful transition to full independence. During this period the Special Branch played a vital role in maintaining peace and security in the country.'