Subversive Malaysian High Commissioner

I am surprised to hear in "Checkpoint" (Sept. 11) that Mr jack De Silva, the Malaysian High Commissioner in NZ has a large stock of commo literature in his "private library". From what I gather through some Malaysian students here, publications like the Works of Ho Chih Minh and General Giap are banned in Malaysia. Those who are found in possession with these subversive publications are committing a serious offence under the Malaysian Constitution and are liable to capital sentences. Furthermore, he openly admitted that he encourages Malaysian students to read this literature and attend communist lectures at the Russian and Chinese embassies. With these activities, be is surely subverting the Malaysian students in NZ with Communist propaganda. I am sure his actions are contrary to the interest of the Malaysian Government. If a cultural show can be regarded as "subversive" (according to his definition) shouldn't he be charged as a 'super' subversive element.

F. Thomson.