British Malaya

Question 1

What are some successful British policies in Malay ?

Answer 1

British Military administration re established civilian rule.

The federation of Malaya restored power to traditional rulers

Federation made a universal citizenship for non Malayans

Malayan union gave non Malayans equal citizenship rights - as Chinese Malians may fall to communism

Question 2

What are some weaknesses of the Malayan communists ?

Answer 2

Communists had divisions over leadership and doctrine

Malay had the support of the British

Korean war increased the demand for Malayan resources - the Malayans became more economically strong to defeat the
commies