Role of Malaya troops: Available to fight terrorists

Article announcing that the first Australian land troops to be sent to Malaya would be used for similar operations as the other Commonwealth forces already deployed. The 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) was selected to go to Malaya and would be stationed in Penang.

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