1. Colonial Era

2. Colonial Era Malaysia was once a colonized land
It also classified as one of the Commonwealth countries- that is a former British colony
Malaysia was subjugated by other powers for approximately 446 years ( from 1511 until 1957)
The Portuguese, Dutch, British, Japanese & even Siamese had colonized Malaya before.

3. Colonial Era Cont’d.. But only the British and Japanese
succeeded in colonizing almost the
whole country & left the impact on the
people.

4. Colonists & The Features Of Dominations
Duration
Notes
Portuguese
(130 years)
Mainly in Malacca
Was opposed by the Malays of Malacca with the aid of
Acheh
Did not leave behind many traces, except in the areas of
language (borrowed word) and dance
Dutch
(183 years)
Did not leave many traces, focus on colonizing Indonesia
Was opposed by the Malays who frequently received help
from the Bugis
British
Colonized the whole Peninsular Malaysia, two phases
Left behind significant influence on the way of life of the
people (political, economic & social)
Was strongly opposed by the country’s population

5. Colonists & The Features Of Dominations
Duration
Notes
Siamese
(88 years)
Was for a long time lord of the states in the north of the Malay Peninsular, but history dates it as having started in 1821
Stayed mainly in the northern states of the Malay Peninsular namely Perlis, Kedah & Kelantan
Traces of influence very evident in the states in the north, especially in the areas of religion (Buddhist) and art
Japanese
(3 ½ years)
Colonized the entire country
Greatly influenced the life of the people, especially in terms of relations between races
Was opposed by the whole country

6. Colonists & The Features Of Dominations (Cont’d)
The factors of colonizing Malaysia are closely tied to the vast natural resources and other sources of wealth after by the colonists.
Furthermore, Malay Archipelago was also a place for them to extend their political influence & Christian faith.

7. Portuguese Led by Alfonso de Albuquerque Took over Malacca in 1511
The main reason:
To control the maritime trade in the East
Spread Christianity
As the achievement on opening sea way to the East

8. Evident from the Portuguese traces left behind
Exist of Eurasian community, who are Catholic and Portuguese customs
Introduction of Romanized writing, language and terminology such as palsu, almari, jendela, garpu and tuala in Malay and Malay dance
The downfall of Malay Kingdom of Malacca & led to the start of Johor- Riau Malay Kingdom

9. Evident from the Portuguese traces left behind
Exist of Eurasian community, who are Catholic and Portuguese customs
Introduction of Romanized writing, language and terminology such as palsu, almari, jendela, garpu and tuala in Malay and Malay dance
The downfall of Malay Kingdom of Malacca & led to the start of Johor- Riau Malay Kingdom

10. Chronology of Portuguese Colonization
Year
Event
1460
Portuguese succeed in exploring west coast of Africa
1488
Bartholomew Diaz succeed sailing to Cape Hope , Africa
1498
Vasco Da Gama sailed to Calicut, India
1503
Portuguese comes to Cochin
1509
Portuguese appoint Alfonso de Albuquerque as the Portuguese viceroy (General) at India. An expeditionary force was sent there in five ships commanded by Diego Lopez de Squeira
1510
Portuguese did conquered Goa, India and Build the Portuguese administration headquarters
1511
Portuguese attack and conquered Malacca

11. Dutch
The Dutch defeated the Portuguese and took over Malacca in 1641 with the help from Johor
The centre of Dutch activity was not in Malacca, but Batavia ( Jakarta) in the island of Jawa.
They only interested in the tin ore in the Malay Peninsular
However the Dutch left after an agreement with the British in 1824

12. Anglo- Dutch Treaty 1824
The treaty was signed on 17 March 1824 with the aim of ending all rivalry between the British and the Dutch in the East.
Before this, English & the Dutch has been hostile because of trade.
Besides that, Dutch not happy with the British occupation of Singapore.
The hostility increases when some British people were killed in Ambon (a Dutch colony).

13. Anglo- Dutch Treaty 1824
The consequences of the treaty was clear; the Malay Archipelago was split into two spheres of Dutch & British influence.
The Dutch handed Malacca to the British in exchanged for Bencoolen (Bangkahulu).

14. British Colonization The Chronology of British Colonization
Year
Events
1786
Penang Island founded by Francis Light
1819
Singapore was founded by Stamford Raffles
1824
The Dutch handed over Malacca to the British as a result of the Anglo-Dutch Treaty
1826
Penang Island, Malacca & Singapore were combined into one administrative unit known as the Straits Settlements.
1841
James Brooke took over Sarawak
1874
British intervention in Perak, through the Pangkor Agreement
British intervention in Sungai Ujung
1878
The Brunei Sultan handed over Sabah to British

15. British Colonization The Chronology of British Colonization
Year
Events
1888
British intervention in Pahang
1896
Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan & Pahang were unite into one administrative unit known as the Federated Malay States
1909
Under the Bangkok Agreement, Siam handed over Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan & Terengganu to the British ( these are Unfederated Malay States0
1914
Johor accepted a British advisor
1945
The British Military Administration (BMA) was establish
1946
The Malayan Union established in Peninsular Malay
1948
The Federation of Malaya was established to replace the Malayan Union
1957
The Malaya achieve independence

16. Straits Settlements
After the Treaty, British transfer of power of the Straits Settlements.
It consist of Singapore, Malacca & Penang.
These states were unite in 1826 & Penang was the first capital state with a Governor as head.
1832, the head was transferred to Singapore because of Singapore more develop than Penang at that time.

17. Straits Settlements
On 1st April 1867, the administration of the straits Settlement was transferred from Calcutta India to the Colonial Office in London.
This transfer of administration largely influenced the historical development of the country.
The administration become more efficient, commercial agriculture , such as black pepper, gambier, nutmeg , clove & sugar cane.

18. Penang and Kedah
The English merchants set up the British East India Company in 1600 with the intention of improving trade in the region.
On 11 August 1786, Francis Light tries to take over Penang and after an agreement between Light and Sultan Abdullah; Penang Island came under the occupation of the British in order to protect Kedah from Siamese threat.

19. Penang and Kedah
On 1 May 1791 the Union Jack was officially raised in Penang for the first time.
Penang was later named Prince of Wales Island while Perai was renamed Province Wellesley.

20. British Intervention in Malay States , Sabah & Sarawak

21. In Malay States (cont’d))
But, in September 1873, Lord Kimberly, Secretary of the colonial office started the policy of the intervention in the affairs of Malay States.
Before that, British only intervened Sarawak

22. In PERAK (1874)
The British intervened with the excuse of protecting the interests of British merchants.
Chaos broke out with the Larut War (the glamour for control of the tin mines) that involved the Chinese secret societies, Hai San and Ghee Hin, and the civil war (the struggle for the throne between Raja Abdullah and Raja Ismail).
Sarawak

23. In PERAK (1874)
The British intervened with the excuse of protecting the interests of British merchants.
Chaos broke out with the Larut War (the glamour for control of the tin mines) that involved the Chinese secret societies, Hai San and Ghee Hin, and the civil war (the struggle for the throne between Raja Abdullah and Raja Ismail).

24. In PERAK (1874)
Chieftains such as Ngah Ibrahim (Larut Minister) and Raja Abdullah requested for British intervention.
Anxiety on the part of the British that other European power will intervene in the Malay States.
The Pangkor Treaty was signed on 20th January 1874
J.W.W Birch was appointed to be the first Resident.

25. SABAH (1946)
Part of Sabah was under the Brunei Sultanate since the 16th century
Was leased to Charles Lee Moses in 1865 and subsequently sold to Baron Von Overbeck
The Sulu Sultanate agreed to give up their land in Sabah to Overbeck and Dent in 1878.
The North Borneo Chartered Company was established to administer Sabah.
On 15th July 1946, Sabah was declared a British colony.

26. SARAWAK (1842)
James Brooke occupied Sarawak after fulfilling his promise to Raja Muda Hashim to quell the rebels
James Brooke was coronate King of Sarawak in 1842
The Sultan of Brunei agreed to sign the Agreement of 1842 to confirm James Brook as the governor of Sarawak for fear of British threat

27. SARAWAK (1842)
James Brooke occupied Sarawak after fulfilling his promise to Raja Muda Hashim to quell the rebels
James Brooke was coronate King of Sarawak in 1842
The Sultan of Brunei agreed to sign the Agreement of 1842 to confirm James Brook as the governor of Sarawak for fear of British threat

28. FACTORS OF BRITISH INTERVENTION
1. There was no unity among the inhabitants and this gave the British the chance and excuse to intervene by installing an advisor/Resident. 2. The presence of important economic resources such as tin ore and agricultural products (commercial agriculture) in these states. 3. There was strong competition among the western powers for colonies to meet the economic needs of their country thus increasing the need for intervention.

29. Resident System
The British introduced the Resident System in Malaya through the Pangkor Engagement.
According to the Pangkor Engagement, each resident was to advise the sultan on all administrative matters except those pertaining to Malayan religion and custom, but in practice the resident ruled.

30. The Weaknesses of Resident System
There weren’t enough British officers to administer it, and a few these officers could converse in the native language.
There was already a hierarchy in the states.
Religious matters could be separated from politics, but custom was strong. Revenues collected were the personal income of the Sultan and his chiefs.
The residents lack of respect and understanding of Malayan custom, language, and religion.

31. Federated Malay States (FMS)
Selangor
Perak
Pahang
Negeri Sembilan
consolidated under one central ruling system through The Federation Agreement in 1896

32. Federated Malay States Treaty
British Colonial administrator Frank Swettenham (1850–1946) suggested the idea to form the Federated Malay States, and the FMS was established 1 July 1896 and terminated in 1946.
Swettenham and other British officers felt that a central government was needed for greater unity, uniformity, and cooperation between these states.
The FMS headquarters were established in Kuala Lumpur, where a Federal Civil Service consisting of departments such as Justice, Communications, Finance, and Public Works was set up.

33. Unfederated Malay States
Kelantan
Terengganu
Kedah
Perlis
Johor

34. Unfederated Malay States
Under the Bangkok Treaty of 1909, Siam (as Thailand was once known) transferred whatever rights or power over the northern Malay states (Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis) to the United Kingdom.
The British later imposed treaties similar to the Federated Malay States towards these northern states.
Johore accepted a treaty of protection in 1885 and eventually succumbed under pressure to accept a British Advisor in 1904.

35. Unfederated Malay States
Under the Bangkok Treaty of 1909, Siam (as Thailand was once known) transferred whatever rights or power over the northern Malay states (Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis) to the United Kingdom.
The British later imposed treaties similar to the Federated Malay States towards these northern states.
Johore accepted a treaty of protection in 1885 and eventually succumbed under pressure to accept a British Advisor in 1904.