The Labor Front has of course other sources
of income besides contributions, inasmuch as it
runs its own savings-banks, insurance schemes,
settlement projects and even in some cases its
own business enterprises. Considering the ramifications and variety of activities of the Labor
Front, the total annual turnover of RM 2 billion
mentioned by Dr. Ley is not necessarily a surprising figure.
 
 In view of the fact that the great bulk of the
Labor Front's funds is spent upon such schemes as
workers' housing, costly vocational training, and
benefits for destitute workers, et cetera, the survey given above of its finances is perhaps of only
indirect interest as far as Strength through Joy is
concerned, although it is nevertheless useful in
showing the gigantic resources that stand behind the
recreational organization. According to statements
made by a high official in the treasury division, the
Labor Front launched Strength through Joy on a capital of about RM 24,000,000 granted during the first
year and, in proportion to the expansion of Strength
through Joy, has increased the subsidy to the point
where RM 35,000,000 were paid in 1937. It is claimed
that this figure includes inventory, meaning the cost
of the new cruise ships and other facilities, but did
not comprise the sum of RM 50,000,000 allocated to
capitalize the manufacture of the Strength through Joy
car. While some doubt has been cast on these figures