Defence of Japanese Western Peninsula. Note by Secretary

Para. Para. Para. Para. Para. Para. 7. 2. Agree but consider Japan would also reinforce garrison Malaya above that now believed to be there (20,000 garrison troops). She must realise that successful Allied attack Sumatra would seriously threaten Malaya and cannot therefore leave reinforcement Malaya entirely to moves to be carried out after Allied offensive has begun. 3. Agree that two divisions is a likely reinforcement for Burma. Consider that these two will be used for strengthening RangoonBassein area and Akyab or central Burma area.