LECTURE

week 1
1. History and Politics
i. Historical Background of the Country.

ii. Independence

iii. Formation of Malaysia

Learning Objectives
1. Understand the chronology of historical
events leading to the independence of
Malaysia

2. Appreciate the value of historical occasions

occurred during the pre independence
Learning Outcomes
1. Able to identify the existence high of Malay civilization during
the rise of the the Malay sultanate.

2. To explain the colonial era in this country and the efforts to

protect it.

3. To discuss the process in the formation of Malaysia.

i. Historical background of the Country
British in Singapore-1819
- Achieved by Stamford Raffles through his intervention to
resolve the conflict in Johore.
Anglo-Dutch Treaty 1824
A treaty between the British and Dutch to create
their settlement in the East.
ii. Independence [ Kemerdekaan ]

a. Features of The Malayan Union and the

factors that brought its dissolution

b. Roles of the various organizations and

individuals who wereinvolved in our nation's
independence.

C. The role of Malayan Union in awakening the

spirit of nationalism.
iii. The Formation of Malaysia

- Factors that brought about the formation of

Malaysia.

- Various reactions tothe idea of the formation of

Malaysia

- Reasons for Singapor separation from

Malaysia.