Malaysian UFO Bulletin - No 3 - 1981

Magazine Overview

The Malaysian UFO Bulletin, Number 3, dated October 1981, is a privately produced publication focused on disseminating UFO reports from Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The issue features a table of contents with articles on a physical effect incident at Kampung Berembang, the 1979 UFO wave in the Philippines, strange encounters in Lumut, a note on 'tiny UFOs' in 1979, and 1951 UFO sightings from aircraft.

Physical Effect at Kampung Berembang

This article investigates a UFO incident in June 1980 at Kampung Berembang, near Port Klang, Malaysia. The incident involved a UFO allegedly shooting a laser beam onto a squatter house, causing a fire that destroyed two houses and a sundry shop. The event occurred three days after a major fire and explosions at the Port Klang oil installations. The primary witnesses, who requested anonymity, reported seeing a luminous, bluish-red, spinning object, about the size of a beach ball, hovering about 30 feet above the oil installations. They claimed the object emitted a laser beam that hit the house. The witnesses fled due to fear of the oil tanks exploding. Later, they informed the Selangor CPO, Datuk P Alagendra. One witness also mentioned that the Subang International Airport's radar control centre detected a UFO on its screen around the same time. The article notes that the radar control centre and Datuk Alagendra were unavailable for comment, with Alagendra having previously suggested a mosquito coil could have caused the fire.

Philippines: The UFO Wave of 1979

This section provides a chronological account of UFO sightings in the Philippines during 1979, building on previous reports. Ten specific incidents are listed:

1. April 19, 1979: Talisay, Central Philippines - A pulsating disc-shaped object releasing smaller UFOs.
2. April 19, 1979: Bohol Province, Central Philippines - A cluster of UFOs sighted before dawn.
3. April 19, 1979: Bacolod and nearby towns, Central Philippines - Undetermined numbers of UFOs sighted.
4. April 19, 1979: Carapale Valley, Central Philippines - A UFO reportedly landed.
5. April 00, 1979: Masbate Province, Central Philippines - An undescribed object was sighted.
6. April 24, 1979: Central Philippines - Police reported sighting a fiery UFO over a remote seaside town.
7. April 24, 1979: Southern Philippines - UFOs seen flying low over a small town.
8. May 19, 1979: Upper Baracatan, near Mt. Apo, Southern Philippines - A flashing balloon-like object with figures moving inside landed at the foot of a mountain.
9. May 27, 1979: Legaspi - A disc-shaped object overflew the city, emitting multicoloured luminous flashes.
10. May 00, 1979: Davao Del Sur Province, Southern Philippines - Undisclosed numbers of rocket-shaped objects sighted.

The sources for these reports include The Star, The New Straits Times, and The Malay Mail.

Strange Encounters in Lumut

This article details a series of strange events that occurred in Lumut, Malaysia, two weeks after the Kampung Berembang case. The report is based on interviews with one witness, a 12-year-old girl, and two school teaching staff who participated in the sighting. The events began around 10:30 AM on June 18, 1980, when the principal witness and a friend saw two miniature, hairy, monkey-like figures, about 2 inches tall, in the grass behind their school. One entity was described as wearing a white suit, hat, and boots, while the other was all black. Both carried packs and long weapons. Their feet reportedly did not touch the ground. Earlier that day, another schoolgirl encountered a large, hairy, monkey-like creature that suddenly shrunk to a few inches tall, causing her to faint. Later, around noon, two teachers and some students searched the area and claimed to have sighted three entities dressed in white, carrying packs, which disappeared behind a large rock.

Notes: 1979: Year of the Tiny UFOs?

This section highlights an apparent upsurge in UFO reports during 1979, specifically concerning "tiny UFOs" measuring less than 4 feet in diameter. The author suggests that 1979 is unique in ufology history for the number of such sightings, surpassing even the less-documented 1944-45 Foo Fighter reports. A list of known reports from 1979 detailing these tiny UFOs is provided, including their size and location:

• March 10 & 16, 1979: Suonenjoki, Finland (1.5 ft)
• May 17, 1979: Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia (1.5 ft)
• May 26, 1979: Kulim, Malaysia (1.5 ft)
• August 20, 1979: Omaha, Nebraska, USA (3.5 ft)
• August 28, 1979: Hampshire, England (9 in)
• August 29, 1979: Three Counties, England (9 in)
• September 4, 1979: New Richmond, WI, USA (3.0 ft)
• November 00, 1979: London, England (15 in)

A discussion on this topic is referenced in the Journal UFO, December 1980, by John Magor.

1951 UFO Sightings From Aircraft

This article presents two cases of UFO sightings reported by aircraft crews in 1951, opening a new research avenue for ufologists. The first case, originating from the Royal Air Force file and reported in The Singapore Free Press on May 1, 1952, describes an encounter over Indo-China.

The navigator of an aircraft saw a bright bluish-yellow light high in the sky. The light changed position, keeping station with the aircraft for about 5 minutes before climbing away at an estimated speed of at least 3 or 4 times that of the observing plane, which was flying at 170 mph. The crew reported the sighting to Saigon air control, but no other aircraft were known to be in the area.

The second case, from The Straits Times on November 17, 1951, involves a British pilot and co-pilot flying from Rangoon to Bangkok. They saw a flying saucer with sparks around it. The pilot contacted Bangkok airfield, thinking it was a rocket warning, but officials denied firing a signal. The plane was at 8800 feet when the green saucer appeared at 1300 ft.

Contributions and Editorial Stance

The bulletin concludes by soliciting contributions relating to UFOs and related events in Southeast Asia, to be sent to Ahmad Jamaludin at the Veterinary Department in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. The publication is described as a 'not-for-subscription bi-annual publication' aimed at disseminating UFO reports to major investigative bodies. Permission is granted to quote content provided credit is given to the editor and the publication. The overall stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently focuses on documented UFO reports and sightings, emphasizing factual accounts and witness testimonies, even when anonymized. The articles cover a range of phenomena, from physical effects and alleged laser attacks to sightings of unusual aerial objects and small entities. The inclusion of historical cases (1951) alongside contemporary ones (1979-1980) suggests a broad scope of interest. The publication's aim to disseminate information to investigative bodies indicates a serious, research-oriented approach to the subject matter. The editorial stance is neutral, presenting the information as reported without overt sensationalism, but clearly interested in the unexplained aspects of these events.