Britian In Malaysia

Question 1

How was Britain’s hold weakened on Malaysia?

Answer 1

Japan invaded Malaysia and occupied it

Had a big impact on anti colonial sentiments and weakened British authority in the post war years.

Question 2

Post war period and the path to independence

Answer 2

Malayan union (1946) centralise administration faced resistance from Malay elites worried about loosing their traditional powers,

Malayan union was replaced by the federation of malaya in (1948) gives more autonomy to the Malays states whilst still under British control,

Question 3

Malayan emergency (1948-1960)

Answer 3

A communist insurgency against British rule and economic inequality led to a 12-year conflict. Britain declared a state of emergency, fighting communist guerrillas while negotiating for political reform.

Question 4

Independence

Answer 4

Gained independence in 1957 led by Turku Abdul Rahman.

Question 5

Independence

Answer 5

Gained independence in 1957 led by Turku Abdul Rahman.