The Pro-West Heritage Idea in Malaya

Travail de Recherche , 2015 , 8 Pages

Histoire - Asie

There are thickened Pro-Western idea in the Malay rulers mind Malay during the British colonial era, as shown by the Sultan of Perak on 3 May 1924. He says that although only 50 years old Perak was under British sovereignty, Malaya’s prosperity and progress are rapidly growing under British sovereignty. It caused British administrators are smart, broad-minded and fair such as Sir Frank Swettenham, Sir Hugh Clifford and Sir Ernest Birch. He requires that all Malay teenagers learned English culture, language and idea. He also wants all Malay teenagers to play English game. He personally very fond of polo and hope Malay teenagers will do the same. By talking and playing together, both sides will know each other and understand each other's views. The same thing also expressed by the Regent of Perak on 11 June 1924.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• The Pro-West Heritage Idea in Malaya
• Malaya’s Economic Structure Before 1914
• The Influence of British Arrival on Malaya
• The Role of Foreign Investment in Malaya’s Economic Development
• The Pro-Western Idea in the Malay Rulers’ Mind
• The Benefits of British Protection for Malaya
• British Relations with the Government of the Malay States
• The Importance of Maintaining Confidence Among British Advisors and Local Authorities
• The Expansion of British Influence in Malaya
• The Impact of British Rule on Malaya

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the economic history of Malaya before 1914, exploring the factors that shaped its development and the role of British influence in shaping the Pro-Western heritage idea in the Malay rulers’ mind. The study examines the impact of British intervention on Malaya’s economic, social, and political landscape, highlighting the key themes of economic growth, foreign investment, and the development of a Pro-Western ideology among Malay elites.

• The economic development of Malaya before 1914
• The influence of British intervention on Malaya’s economic growth
• The role of foreign investment in Malaya’s economic development
• The emergence of a Pro-Western ideology among Malay elites
• The impact of British influence on Malaya’s social and political landscape

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The Pro-West Heritage Idea in Malaya: This chapter introduces the main themes and objectives of the study, emphasizing the importance of understanding Malaya’s economic history before 1914 to understand the country’s current economic development. It also discusses the influence of British arrival on Malaya’s economic, social, and administrative systems.
• Malaya’s Economic Structure Before 1914: This chapter examines Malaya’s economic structure before 1914, focusing on the role of domestic resources, market opportunity, and entrepreneurship in driving export growth. It also highlights the importance of short-term trade credit, capital availability, and profit reinvestment in Malaya’s early economic development.
• The Role of Foreign Investment in Malaya’s Economic Development: This chapter explores the crucial role of foreign investment in Malaya’s economic development, emphasizing the dependence on foreign capital and the importance of a free foreign exchange market. It also discusses the influence of international payment systems, financial mechanisms, and exchange rate fluctuations on capital investment in Malaya.
• The Pro-Western Idea in the Malay Rulers’ Mind: This chapter examines the emergence of a Pro-Western ideology among Malay elites, analyzing the statements and actions of Malay rulers during the British colonial era. It highlights the influence of British administrators and the adoption of Western culture and ideas by Malay elites.
• The Benefits of British Protection for Malaya: This chapter discusses the benefits that Malay rulers perceived from British protection, including the development of infrastructure, modern amenities, and economic prosperity. It also examines the role of British advisors in shaping Malaya’s development and the gratitude expressed by Malay rulers for British assistance.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the economic history of Malaya before 1914, examining the impact of British influence on its development and the emergence of a Pro-Western heritage idea. Key themes include economic growth, foreign investment, British intervention, the role of Malay elites, and the impact of Western ideas and culture. The study analyzes the economic structure of Malaya, the role of international trade, the importance of capital investment, and the relationship between British administrators and Malay rulers.

• Université: National University of Malaysia
• Cours: History
• Auteur: Uqbah Iqbal (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2015
• Pages: 8
• N° de catalogue: V299261
• ISBN (ebook): 9783656957096
• ISBN (Livre): 9783656957102
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: British, Economic, Malay, Malaya, Pro-West Idea