Stebbins, R. 1963 ASEAN Trip Kuala Lumpur Feb. 4 Since the situation is fluid it might be a good place to test out new programs. In the fall it is expected that Sarawak, NE Borneo, Singapore and Malaya will become Federation of Malaya Malaysia. These areas have in common Malaysia currency, the British based school system, colonial background and language ties (Malaya Malaya and English). It is thought that the Federation will help act as bulwark against Communism. Small, underdeveloped countries by themselves could fall prey to Communist tactics. Singapore, Sarawak and Borneo territories will have considerable autonomy. This applies to education. Sarawak and N Borneo are less developed areas than remainder of Federation. It is hoped that in time the Federation will become more unified. The latter two countries are now engaged in a major English language teaching program and are likely to be receptive to new teaching methods. AF is supplying an American linguist as supervisor of the language program. The British regard American linguistics training as effective hence it.