Copy of typewritten 'Rahsia-Secret' Malaysian intelligence document, titled 'Report on a Visit to Taiwan (Formosa) By Head, Psychological Warfare Section, Ministry of Home Affairs'.

[2] + 14pp., foolscap 8vo. Very good, on lightly-aged paper. Following a contents page, introduction and itinerary, are the sections: 'The General Political Warfare Dept.' (subsections: 'Political Warfare Staff in Armed Forces Units', 'The Psychological Warfare Battalion' and 'The Political Staff College'); 'The 6th Section of Kuomintang Headquarters' (subsection: 'Radio Monitoring and Broadcasting'); 'Quemoy the Island Fortress'; 'Rehabilitation Centre for Political Detainees'; 'Discussion at the National Security Bureau' (subsections: 'Exchange of Intelligence' and 'Training Facilities in Taiwan'); 'Malaysian Students in Taiwan' (subsections: 'Student Needs' and 'Subversion among Students'); 'Extra Curricular Activities'; 'Conclusions'. The document begins: 'With the approval of the Hon'ble the Deputy Prime Minister, Head Psychological Warfare Section accepted an invitation from the authorities in Taiwan (Formosa) to make a private visit to that country. The visit was made under the auspices of the National Security Bureau of the Chinese Nationalist Government in Taiwan. It was made clear by the Taiwan authorities beforehand that there should be no publicity in conection with this visit. This condition was closely adhered to for the whole visit. | 2. Upon arrival at Taipeh by air on 6th October 1965, Head Psychological Warfare Section (HPWS) was met at the Shungshan Airport, Taipeh, by Lt. Gen. T. M. Huang, Deputy Director, National Security Bureau and other senior officers of the Bureau. Lt. Gen. Huang was the Deputy Leader of a Taiwan Delegation which visited Kuala Lumpur in late February 1965. All the officials were in civilian dress which seemd to have been their normal attire. A suite at the First Hotel was reserved and a naval Commander was attached as personal liaison officer.' From the private papers of C. A. A. Nicol, who joined the Malayan Union Police Force in 1950, and served in the Royal Malaysian Police 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.'