A gift of 25,000 the national received today by the Secretary from the Sultan of JJohore, who has written to Mr. J.
Thomas expressing the desire of Johore to offer a little help in the jdificulties through which Britain is passing.
The State of Johore ties at the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula and its ruler, who succeeded his father in 1895, is noted for his progressive ideas fable administration. The three visits to Europe was in 1929.
His Highness holds many orders, including the G.C.M.G. He is fond Jot big-game shooting, motoring and cing and also takes an interest in rubber planting. He is 58 years age—Reuter.
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