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PALOHDuring the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960), Paloh was a communiststronghold. It was considered a “black area” of communist terrorists andsympathizers.Besides residential homes, the village has a row of shop lots in 1937 and anMCA building. We interviewed 2 shop owners: Mr Sahibjan Z.M.K. and Mr WongChia Fatt.Mr Sahibjan is 85 years old and came from India in 1930. He started hisbusiness in 1937 and sold spices, milk and other groceries in those days. Currently,he sells newspapers. According to him, Central Paloh was basically a rubber estatebefore it was developed.We also interviewed Mr Wong who is 71 years old. He owns the Ling NamCoffee Shop and collects old memorabilia such as stamps, drink bottles and oldtickets. He was very informative on the history of Paloh.74 years old shop5