A Short History of Malaysia: Linking East and WestThe origins of Malaysia's aboriginal peoples, the years of Western domination in the country, and the forceful political stance of its current leader are all outlined in this lively and informative account of Malaysia's history and politics. A concise and accessible look at this constantly changing country, this book is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Discussed are the major trends in its contemporary political life and the challenges the country faces in the 21st century as Malaysia serves as a model for rapid modernization. The lives of individuals from various time periods are examined to create a complete picture of Malaysia. Also included are maps and illustrations. |
Contents
| 5 | |
Networks of power and exchange | 33 |
a traditional Malay kingdom | 58 |
contracts and alliances | 78 |
Pressures for change | 95 |
Responses to colonialism | 131 |
Transition to Independence | 170 |
Malaysia is born | 209 |
Developing new visions | 241 |
Appendices | 278 |
Notes | 293 |
Bibliography | 308 |
Index | 323 |
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19th century Abdullah Aceh activities administration Alliance Anwar Ibrahim areas Asian Austronesian Bajaus became bendahara British Brooke Brunei Bugis centre chiefs China Chinese colonial culture Dr Mahathir Dutch early east coast economic elite established European federation foreign groups Haji Ibans Indian indigenous Indonesia Islam Japanese Johor jungle Kedah Kelantan kingdom Kuala Lumpur labour land large numbers leaders major Malay Annals Malay Peninsula Malay political Malaya Malaysia Malaysian territories Melaka merchants Minangkabau Muslim National Front Negeri Negeri Sembilan networks North Borneo official Orang Asli Orang Suku Laut organised Oxford University Press Pahang Party Penang Perak period policies population ports Portuguese prime minister Puthucheary Raffles recognised region Riau river royal rule Sabah Sabah and Sarawak Sarawak Selangor Siam Siamese Singapore social Southeast Asia southern Srivijaya Straits of Melaka Straits Settlements Sumatra temenggung Terengganu trade traditional Malay Treaty Tun Jugah Tunku Abdul Rahman UMNO
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Page 59 - Whoever is lord of Malacca has his hand on the') throat of Venice. As far as from Malacca, and from Malacca to China, and from China to the Moluccas, and from the Moluccas to Java, and from Java to Malacca [and] Sumatra, [all] is in our power.
Page 236 - ... from acting in a manner prejudicial to the defence of India, the relations of India with foreign powers, or the security of India, or the security of a state or the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community...
Page 207 - By ties of sentiment as well as of business, we in Singapore have always been closest to the Federation of Malaya. If merger and independence could come sooner and easier through the Borneo sister territories coming in together with us into political integration with the Federation of Malaya, then we support it for it would also mean that we would have a larger and more powerful economic base for our new nation. ... we welcome and support the declaration of the Prime Minister of the Federation of...
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Page 146 - While the Brookes and their officers railed against 'vested interests', their own interest was to preserve their position by resisting change. They were not so much opposed to economic development as to the resulting social and political changes which would inevitably undermine the basis of their authority and prestige. Nevertheless, for the most part, they carried out their work for little financial reward and with a sincerity of purpose seldom to be found in orthodox colonial systems.
Page 58 - And from below the wind to above the wind Melaka became famous as a very great city, the Raja of which was sprung from the line of Sultan Iskandar Dzu'l-Karnain [Alexander the Great]: so much so that princes from all countries came to present themselves before Sultan Muhammad Shah, who treated them with due respect bestowing upon them robes of honour of the highest distinction together...
Page 34 - ... China; it was presumably once much more widespread there before being overlain, especially in Guangdong province, by Chinese. The Austronesian family is far more widespread (Map 2.6), although it has never been represented on the southern Chinese mainland. The history of the Austronesian languages reflects one of the most phenomenal records of colonization and dispersal in the history of humanity.
Page 208 - Sarawak in 1941 was marked by the enactment of a written constitution, designed to 'replace Our Absolute Rule by a Form of Government on a Broader Basis and Facilitate the Gradual Development of Representative Government on Democratic Principles'.