This leaflet, dropped on Malayan communist forces in 1953, is an example of the British administration’s efforts to undermine the support base of the guerilla insurgents. The Chinese text reads: ‘If any member of the Malayan Communist Party is able to leave the jungle and bring out a Bren gun, or able to lead the Peace Keeping Forces to unearth a hidden Bren gun that he or she knows about, he will be eligible for a $1,000 reward. Receive a $1,000 reward to start a new life!’
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