TRAFALGAR ESTATE (Repairs and Installations)

Mr Ng Kah Ting asked the Minister for Law and National Development whether he is aware that approved projects for the repairs of tracks and drains and the installation of standpipes in Trafalgar Estate were not executed due to objections by the authorities of the Trafalgar Receiving Station (which was known as the Cable and Wireless Station), and whether he will look into the matter with the view to executing those projects; and whether and when electricity supplies will be extended to the farmers living in the area.

Mr Barker: Mr Speaker, Sir, I am aware that some approved projects for Trafalgar Estate were not implemented because of objections from the previous owners, Cable and Wireless. The licence of this Company has now been terminated and the Company was taken over by the Malaysian Government on the 1st of January, 1964. The House is well aware of the dispute over the Company since the separation.

The installation of standpipes and provision of improved services in the property will have to be postponed until the position is clarified.