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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 37, No 15. July 3 1974

Exporting fascism

Exporting fascism

Of course the restriction of entry is just another example of the relationships pertaining between the Kuala Lumpur and New Zealand governments. The language requirement and charges against Khoo are examples of Malaysian policy being extended into New Zealand. New Zealand aid to Malaysia, including troops under the ANZUK agreement and the Five Power Defense Pact, as well as police tracker dogs, are example of reverse interference.

Concerned people in both countries should protest in whatever way they can about the repression and the undemocratic methods. One issue raised — modest perhaps, but certainly indicative — was the eligibility of Malaysians and Singaporeans to vote in the forthcoming local body elections. The enrolment form asks the applicant whether he or she is a British subject. This wording, more akin to the days of Empire than to modern society, deters Malaysian and Singaporean students from considering enrolling. A subsequent check with Internal Affairs revealed that the term "British Subject" really means all Commonwealth citizens, Malaysians and Singaporeans in New Zealand for more than a year and in Wellington for more than three months may vote.