Scenes of Malaya and Australian troops at work in the rubber jungles, 1958

The video discusses the deployment of the Royal Australian Regiment in Malaya during the Antiterrorist Campaign. It provides historical context on the Malayan Emergency and the involvement of UK troops. The geographical features of the battalion's area, including the Kinta Valley and Para River, are described. Current operations focus on food denial to communist terrorists, with strict civilian regulations. The challenges of patrolling through rubber plantations and dense jungle are highlighted.

What was the primary reason for the Royal Australian Regiment's deployment to Malaya?

• To train local military forces

• To contribute to the Antiterrorist Campaign

• To support the local government in infrastructure development

• To establish trade relations

Which battalion relieved the Second Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment in November 1957?

• Fourth Battalion

• First Battalion

• Third Battalion

• Fifth Battalion

What geographical feature forms one boundary of the battalion area?

• The South China Sea

• The Kinta Valley

• The Para River

• The Malayan Highlands

What is the main focus of the current phase of operations in Malaya?

• Training local police forces

• Food denial to communist terrorists

• Establishing new settlements

• Building new roads

What challenge do Australian troops face while patrolling through rubber estates?

• Hostile local population

• Dense undergrowth and mosquitoes

• Lack of proper equipment

• Extreme weather conditions