BBC Programme: The World Today

19/07/1961
Record Date
00:14:37
Recorded Duration
English
Recording Language
1997019710
Accession No.
Sound
Type
7 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Synopsis :

This report states how the recent by-elections was won by former Chief Minister David Marshall, thus defeating the candidate from the ruling party, People's Action Party. It also highlights how Singapore has immerged to be in an imminent position in Asia. It also details the achievements of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his government and discusses the implications of the recent by-elections. The report also includes an interview with Mr Richard Edwards, a well-known writer of this region.