Chapter 1Colonial Era

Introduction446 years (1511-1957).

5 colonizers:Portuguese (1511-1641).Dutch (1641-1824).British (1824-1942), (1945-1957).Siamese (1821-1909).Japanese (1942-1945).

PortugueseFactors of colonization1. Maritime trade in the East.2. To spread Christianity.

PortugueseLandmarks:The existence of Portuguese Eurasian.Romanized Writing.Adoption of Portuguese words in Malay languages. Emergence of Melayu-Riau Kingdom.Historical Buildings.Absence of Sultanate.

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Portuguese Eurasian

Dutch Factors of colonization Tin Ore in the Malay Peninsula. Spice Monopoly.

BritishObjectives

First phase (Early 17th century)Trading Port

Second phase (18th century)Natural ResourcesCompetitionCivil War

BritishLandmarks (politics)

Malay archipelago was divided into 2 political spheres (Anglo Dutch Treaty).

Malaysia is divided into 5 political units:The Straits SettlementThe Federated Malay StatesThe Unfederated Malay StatesSabahSarawak

BritishIntroduction of Westminster system of Government.

Adoption of some English legal system into the local legal system.

Become a member of Commonwealth Association.

BritishLandmarks (Economy)

System of transportation Roads, Railways.

Post, Telephone and Telegraph.

Modern Agriculture - rubber and palm oil.

BritishLandmarks (social)

Vernacular system of education.Multi ethnic Society.Historical Buildings.

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