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Government opium smoking saloons successful in Malaya

Published Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Updated October 18

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  • The Colonial Office report relating to Malaya records an increase of 14,00,000 dollars revenue from the Chandu monopoly.

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  • The Hindu

    A Colonial Office report on Malaya indicates a successful experiment with government opium smoking saloons, leading to a 1.4 million dollar revenue increase from the Chandu monopoly due to increased sales from immigrant influx. The Malay States Government plans to take over all smoking saloons and retail shops, aiming for government officers to conduct all Chandu sales.

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