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Brian Denney of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terrence Cooper of London Calling Asia - on broadcast location Brian Denney, responding to Terrence Cooper on behalf of Peter Albany (to whom Terrence Cooper's original proposal was addressed), asks for clarification about whether his proposed two way exchange broadcast will be between Kuala Lumpur and London or London and Singapore. -
Brian Denney of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terrence Cooper of London Calling Asia - on Proposed Speaker Brian Denney recounts an exchange he had with Bert Read, Radio director of Radio Malaya to Terrence Cooper of BBC London. Bert Read suggests that one of the new Malay Justices could serve as a potential speaker for their broadcast. No name is given as of yet. -
Sunday Wilshin of BBC London to Brian Denney of BBC Far Eastern Services Sunday Wilshin, English Program Organizer for East and Far East Services, responds to Brian Denney on Terrence Cooper's behalf. She lets him know that Terrence Cooper is on leave but encourages him to continue with the proposal outlined in document designated BBC_303 -
Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terrence Cooper of BBC London - on expenses and potential speakers Peter Albany proposes a potential speaker for the London Calling Asia joint broadcast with Radio Malaya; a Chief Justice from Ipoh named Justice Syed Sheh bin Syed Hassan Barakbah. He also inquires into a speaker fee for the contributors as well as potential coverage for expenses. -
Terence Cooper of BBC London to Brian Denney of BBC Far Eastern Services - on potential producers Terrence Cooper writes to Brian Denney, asking who he might be able to send the London speaker's comments to at Radio Malaya. He also sets a deadline of September 3rd, 1958 for the Malaysian speakers comments to be sent to him. -
Despatch of Cable (on prospective budget) Cable dispatch from Irene Elford stipulating a budget of 25 Guineas to cover expenses -
Terence Cooper of BBC London to Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services - on budget allocation Terence Cooper writes to Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services. He informs Albany about the 25 Guinea budget for fees and expenses that has been allocated for the project. He also suggests some openers for the Radio Malaya contributor. -
Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terence Cooper of BBC London - on speaker cancellation Peter Albany informs Terence Cooper that the Malaysian judge previously tapped to participate in the program has dropped out do to work pressure. He goes on to suggest potential replacements and suggests that the broadcast be delayed as well. -
Irene M. Elford of BBC London to Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services - on broadcast date Irene Elford of BBC London urges Peter Albany not to delay the broadcast date, and asks Albany to contact potential replacements as quickly as possible -
Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terence Cooper of BBC London - on replacement speaker and date of tape delivery Peter Albany writes to Terence Cooper that a replacement speaker has been secured, LCA Mohammed Suffia Bin Hashim. He also notes the topics he will be covering, and that the tape will arrive at the BBC London offices on the 11th of September 1958 -
Despatch of Cable - on replacement speaker A cable dispatch informing Terence Cooper of the telegraph sent on September 7, 1958 (item designation BBC_311) -
Despatch of Cable Telegraph noting a potential time and date for Victor Mishcon (the BBC contributor to the project) to record his statements -
Terence Cooper of BBC London to Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services - on chosen BBC London contributor Terence Cooper writes to Peter Albany about his chosen speaker for the BBC London side of the broadcast: Victor Mishcon, solicitor and former chairman of the LCC. He also gives a tentative date of September 19th for the delivery of his comments on tape and requests that Albany arrange for Radio Malaya's responses to be sent by air as soon as possible. He also informs Albany that the recordings will be broadcast over the circuit as an alternative to waiting for the tapes of Mishcon's statements to arrive, allowing for Radio Malaya to record their responses at an earlier date. -
Terence Cooper of BBC London to HFES - on suggested schedule Terence Cooper suggests that the programme be linked on the 18th of September after Radio Malaya records their contributions on the 16th -
Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terence Cooper of BBC London - on recording accommodations Peter Albany writes to BBC London that they can accommodate recording of the Radio Malaya contribution over circuit -
Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terence Cooper of BBC London - on tape dispatch Peter Albany notes via telegram that their recording has been dispatched via air (flight number BA793) -
Recording Confirmation Document confirms receipt and recording of Radio Malaya's tape on September 15, 1958. -
Despatch of Cable - on Mishcon Tape Terence Cooper writes to Peter Albany to let him know that the tape of Mishcon's comments (the BBC London contributor) has been sent and will arrive in Singapore on British Airlines flight 715/18. He also notes that Suffia's responses from Radio Malaya should arrive on Monday at the latest. -
Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services to Terence Cooper of BBC London - on Suffia Tape Peter Albany writes to Terence Cooper that Suffia's responses have been recorded and sent to Cooper via flight EM533, with expected arrival in London on September 21, 1958 -
Recording Confirmation Document confirms receipt and recording of Radio Malaya's tape on September 22, 1958. -
Terence Cooper of BBC London to Peter Albany of BBC Far Eastern Services - on successful broadcast Terence Cooper writes to Peter Albany that the broadcast was successful, and that a copy of the program could be sent to the BBC Far Eastern Service offices for it to be broadcast as a special program. -
Terence Cooper of BBC London to Brian Denney of BBC Far Eastern Services - on budget allocation Terence Cooper writes to Brian Denney of BBC Far Eastern Services. He notes that a budget of 20 Guineas has been allocated for expenses. He also notes that because of a delay, Radio Malaya's recording of Mishcon's comments over circuit had failed. -
J.B. Clark to H.S.A. on Broadcasting Appointment J.B. Clark notes that; a) They were asked by the government to take over responsibilities on Far Eastearn Broadcasting Services now based in Singapore. b) There is no detailed considerations on the date when they will take on the responsibilities nor is there on staffing needs and other arrangements. c) J.B Clark recommends that the circumstances not influence any action they take as the Foreign Office remains the responsible body. d) J.B Clark notes that should they take on any responsibilities, they should consider staffing heads for the UK, contract staff, and local staff. -
Letter from the Borneo Broadcasting Services Co. to the BBC London The Borneo Broadcasting Services Co. writes to the BBC regarding the reception in the radio station in preparation for BBC taking on responsibility in the British Far Eastern Broadcasting Service, Singapore, and the possibility of changing broadcasting schedules. -
Tangye Lean to C.O.S. - on Listener Research Tangye Lean writes to request for updated listener information on the following subjects: a) Number of short and medium wave sets in the territories b) Estimate of the nature and influence of the audiences c) The possibilities of arranging relays over local stations d) The extent of Russian and Chinese broadcasting in the territories with the purpose of extending service of BBC Far Eastern Services to a few other countries. -
Cyril Conner, Head of Overseas Programme Services writing to H.G Gray of the Borneo Broadcasting Services Cyrill Conner notes that; a) It is substantial matter to have additional engineers and staff to do an all-day broadcast for the British Far Eastern Broadcasting Services. b) There is no chance at the present to do the request because of the aforementioned factors. -
R Benwit to Far East Broadcasting Service - on Visit to Malaya Guerrillas R Benwit reports to BBC Far Eastern Broadcasting Services on Malaya Guerrilla fighters. He notes the following impressions: a) Radio in War Time b) Present Listening c) Interest in Radio d) Knowledge of Standard Chinese e) Present Audience Requirements f) Political Observations -
Radio Malaya Monitoring Service - "Monitoring Digest", December 8, 1949 A daily report on listener numbers and general status for Radio Malaya, dated December 8, 1949. The report covers the following topics (9 pages): a) Delegation to Asian Women's Conference in Peking b) Report on Communist China c) Report on Vietnam c) -
Asher Lee to Overseas Liasion Officer - Liasion with Radio Malaya (Attached Letter) Asher Lee writes a clarification on his previous letter (Item Designation BBC_507) asking the receiver to copy his letter to Peter Albany -
Asher Lee to C.P. Albany - on Audience Research Asher Lee writes to Peter Albany attempting to liaise on audience research. He notes that his office has drafted a questionnaire to distribute at the British Far East Broadcasting Services office in Singapore. -
Ivor Thomas to BBC Far Eastern Services - on Audience Research Ivor Thomas opts out of intervening on matters of Audience Research, suggesting that H.W. Jackson be approached for this purpose instead. -
Diana Badder to Head of Broadcasting, BBC Far Eastern Services - on Ivor Thomas' Leave of Absence Diana Badder writes to inform HBFEBS that Ivor Thomas is on leave, and will return in two weeks. -
Telegraph from the Head of Overseas Programme Services to C.C.S., H.C.S., A.H.C.S., H.O.P.S. Head of Overseas Programme Services notes that there is a loss of direct listeners of the BBC. It also notes that the loss is most likely due to the listeners switching to Rediffusion Service, which they suspect to be American. -
Ivor E Thomas to HW Jackson - on a Potential Listening Survey Ivor Thomas writes to coordinate arrangement of a survey of Radio Malaya listeners. -
Letter from Deputy Director L.D. Whitley to Assistant Circulation Manager G.E. Rush L.D. Whitley relays the content of a letter she received stating that many people do not listen to the British radio as they need a powerful set to pick it up. It also notes that people in Singapore are listening to Rediffusion instead, which mostly broadcasts American items. -
HW Jackson to Ivor Thomas - on Audience Research Unavailability HW Jackson writes to Ivor Thomas to inform him that Radio Malaya lacks the funds and staff to conduct a listener survey (in reference to BBC_510). Jackson also suggests the matter be discussed further on his return to London later that year. -
M. Whitehouse to Acting Head of Overseas Services - on Malayan Broadcasts from London M. Whitehouse suggests that Newsheets and Letter (BBC_514) be sent back to Ismail Bin Ali of the Malay section of BBC London -
Report on Broadcasting Developments in Malaya The report notes the following; a) There are 23,486 licences issued at the end of the year. b) The new broadcasting Station in Singapore is nearing completion. c) The installation of transmitters and associated apparatus will commence. d) Mr. Davis of BBC has arrived in Singapore and is engaged in survey for the expansion of broadcasting in Malaya. -
Suffian to Ismail Bin Ali - on Radio Tone and Delivery, Opportunities for Malay personalities on the radio Suffian writes to Simail Bin Ali about what is considered an acceptable broadcast tone for British audiences. He notes that British audiences prefer a calm and collected tone for their broadcasts. However he claims that since these Radio Malaya broadcasts are intended for Malay audiences it might be better the tone matches the preferences of those audiences, which is closer to the French or American style of broadcasting (urgent and declamatory). He also notes that Malays are not often trusted to appear on the air or take charge of their own broadcasts. He notes that in Chinese and Japanese occupied areas Malays are employed and are more effective broadcasters for Malaysian audiences. He says this matches the general sentiment of the Malayan population in British Malaya, and that unless something is changed, they will continue to prefer other stations. -
Letter from R. Scrivener to J.B. Clark on providing facilities for NBC radio R. Scrivener discusses that it was decided that it was desirable to persuade the American Newspaper Correspondence to provide facilities in Malaya. R. Scrivener also notes that he would be glad to hear J.B. C lark's views of the matter. -
Letter from P.L. Carter to Nigel Gaydon Esq. P.L Carter notes that recording facilities are available in Singapore, whence discs could be flown to the the United States. He also notes that the only broadcasting facilities are available from the British Far Eastern Broadcasting Station. Copies of the letter will also be sent to Singapore Tokyo, and Moorland. -
Letter from David Crichton to P.L. Carter. Esq. David Crichton notes that a) They received P.L. Carters previous letter stating that transmitters might be available for visiting Americans at the British Far Eastern Broadcasting Station b) Baker, who is head of the BFEBS, stated that it is not BBCs policy to offer broadcasting facilities and wonders if that has been cleared with BBC London. -
BBC Director (Department of Broadcasting) to R.J. Baker - on Listener Research The Director of the Department of Broadcasting responds to a letter from RJ Baker about listener research, offering some help from BBC London in their efforts to conduct more thorough listener surveys at Radio Malaya -
WR Baker to H.O.S.A - on Radio Malaya's Monitoring Reports WR Baker sends a copy of Radio Malaya's Monitoring reports to HOSA, asking if they would like to be added to the distribution list for these daily "Monitoring Digests" he notes that they would cost $1.50 to ship and this cannot be covered by the Far East Broadcasting Service's office. (The Monitoring report is designated BBC_606)
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