South East Asia - Malaya Flashcards
How ethnically divided was Malaya?
Malaya (49%)
Chinese (38%)
When was the United Malays National Organisation founded?
1946
Who led the United Malays National Organisation?
Onn Bin Date Jaafar
When was the Malayan Communist Party founded?
1930
When was the Malayan Chinese Association founded?
1949
When was the federation of Malaya founded?
1st Feb 1948
What was the Federation of Malaya government’s system?
-GB high commissioner dominated, held executive powers, assisted by 14 member Federation of Malayan executive Council
-Federation of Malayan Legislative Council also headed by High Commissioner and 64 representatives from different states and ethnicities
-Citizenship conditions heavily favoured Malay people’s based on long term residence in the territory, competency in Malay and English language = discrimination against Chinese
What happened on the 17th June 1948?
3 European plantation managers killed by Chinese communists
Britain declares a state of emergency
Who led the Malayan Communist Party?
Chin Peng
Who became the leader of the United Malays National Organisation in 1952 and which group joined them in their “alliance”?
Tunku Abdul Rahman
“Alliance” was formed with the Malayan Chinese association
What happened in July 1955?
Federal election UMNO-MCA “Alliance” receives 81% of votes
Tunku becomes first Malayan Chief minister
When does the Federation of Malaya become an independent member of the Commonwealth?
31st August 1957
What happens in 1956?
Constitutional talks in London agree process for full independence
How many people died as a result of the “Malayan Emergency”?
Over 500 British Forces
6500 Communists
How did Britain remain an informal influence on Malaya?
-The Federation of Malaya remained in Sterling Area and co-operated economically with Britain
