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APPENDIX LXVII.-Contd.] B 86
[Ext,.act from Minutes 0/" Meeting 01 tltt Com ... "" fo,. P .. b/ic H,,,/tlt
Education held in the Co .. ",i/ Chambe,., Go",rn".,,,t OffiCII,
on F.riday th, 11th I"nuary, 1924, at /I P.M.]
Opium.-In extending a welcome to the new members, Mr. LOKIt CROW
THYE of Selangor and Mr. CHEAH CREANG LIM of Perak, the Chairman
hoped that the Committee could count on their advice and assistance, not
only in the education of the public in the dangers of the opium habit, but
also in regard to other important matters affecting the welfare of the Chinese
in Malaya.
Mr. LOKE CHOW THYE and Mr. CHEAR CHEANG LIM outline their proposals
for propaganda in connection with the opium habit, by means 01
posters, advertisements, pamphlets, lectures and plays at the Chinese public
theatres. After discussion these proposals are adopted in principle and
a sub-committee consisting of Mr. LOKE CHOW THYE, Mr .. CREAR CREANG
LIM and Mr. W. T. CHAPMAN is appointed to deal with details.
Mr. LOKE CHOW THYE raises the question of separate wards in hospital.
for the treatment of persons desiring to undergo treatment for the opium
habit. This is discussed. It is thought that a special ward is not desirable
but that an opium smoker who goes into hospital for treatment for the
opium habit should be admitted into a general ward. It is considEred that
the provision of special wards for opium smokers would act as a deterrent
to persons who desired treatment. Special treatment would of course be
given.
Treatment.-Several methods of treatment are discussed and it is agreed
that various methods of treatment should be tried with a view to finding
a good and sure method.
The Anti-Opium Society will advertise the fact in the Chinese Pres.
that treatment for the cure of the opium habit is given in Government
Hospitals.