Singapore, May 17: In the Legislative Council, Mr. Nizon, unofficial member, drew the attention of the Government to the alarming prevalence of rubber stealing on the Singapore Island, two of the largest estates losing 21,500 pounds in the month, altogether 5,000 pounds were stolen in the month representing a value of nearly a million dollars a year. Thieves started illicit tapping of trees in night time and also obtained rubber from coolies on the fields by bribing watchmen and even resorting to violence when interrupted. Government stated that they were prepared to appoint a commission.

Published - May 19, 2026 03:43 am IST