The Historical Development of British Investment in Malaya Before the Second World War

Research Paper (undergraduate) , 2014 , 32 Pages

History - Asia

This study will examine and analyze the historical development of British investment in Malaya before the Second World War. The research is based on the method of observation of the resources available in the library and the National Archives of Malaysia. This study will examine the factors that contributed to the British investment, as well as the parties involved in making this investment. In addition, this study will also look at the policy of the British government to help control their investments in Malaya. The study will also analyze the impact of economic changes brought by the British on the socio-economic structure of the Malays. This allows for an in-depth investigation to what extent the socio-economic structure of the Malays change as a result of British intervention. All these aspects will be explored in depth by the researcher.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• ABSTRACT
• INTRODUCTION
• LITERATURE REVIEW
• METHODOLOGY
• FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
• CONCLUSION
• BIBLIOGRAPHY

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This study aims to examine and analyze the historical development of British investment in Malaya before the Second World War. It investigates the factors that contributed to this investment, the parties involved, and the British government's policies to control their investments. The study also analyzes the impact of economic changes brought by the British on the socio-economic structure of the Malays.

• British investment in Malaya before World War II
• Factors contributing to British investment
• British government policies regarding investment
• Impact of British economic changes on Malay socio-economic structure
• The role of rubber and tin in the Malayan economy

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction provides an overview of the study's objectives and scope, highlighting the importance of understanding the economic history of Malaya during the British colonial era. The literature review examines existing research on British investment in Malaya, focusing on the rubber and tin industries, the development of the financial and banking system, and the role of Japanese investment. The methodology section outlines the research methods employed, including library research and archival analysis. The findings and discussion section presents the results of the study, analyzing the factors that contributed to British investment, the impact of British economic policies on the Malay economy, and the socio-economic changes experienced by the Malays. The conclusion summarizes the key findings and their implications for understanding the historical development of Malaya.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include British investment, economic development, Malaya, rubber, tin, colonial era, socio-economic structure, and the impact of foreign investment on local communities.

• College: National University of Malaysia
• Course: History
• Authors: Uqbah Iqbal (Author), Nordin Hussin (Author), Ahmad Ali Seman (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 32
• Catalog Number: V286112
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656861478
• ISBN (Book): 9783656861485
• Language: English
• Tags: historical, development, british, investment, malaya, before, second, world