Chapter 1Traditional Malay Kingdom

IntroductionPowerful Malay Kingdoms existed in the Malay Archipelago since the 1st century.

Centres of trade, government and the spread of religion.

A few of them had extensive vassal states.

Islands of the Malay Archipelago Also known as Malay Worlds. They free to move, no boundary.

It was characterized as a nation with one Malay language and culture.

Western Colonialist divided the Island of Malay Archipelago.

Islands of the Malay Archipelago The English Peninsula Malaysia and part of Borneo Island.

Dutch Indonesia.

French Indochina.

Spanish Phillipines.

Old Kedah (5th Century) Monarchy System.

Strategic Location.

Important Entrepot.

Influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism.

Ancient Artifact found in Kedah

Chih-Tu (6th Century)Kelantan.

Influenced by Buddhism.

Strong relationship with China.

Ruling system influenced by Hindu Culture.

Gangga Negara (5th Century)Perak.

Port and trade centre.

Left - 6th century Buddha statues found at Ipoh. Right - 9th century Hindu priest teacher statue found at Jalong, Perak.

Tan-Tan (6th Century)Terengganu.

Ruling system influenced by Indian ruling system.

Strong relationship with China.

The Malay Kingdom of MelakaThe concept of modern Malaysia started with Melaka prior to 1400.

It was the most influential kingdom and marked the beginning of socio politics tradition of the Malays in Malaysia.

The Golden Age of Melaka Geography

Economy

Governance

GeographyLand Where The Winds Meet.

Crossroad of Chinese, Indian and Arabian trade routes.

EconomyInternational Trading Port.

Fabled Spice Islands.

Reasonable taxation system.

Usage of currency.

GovernanceIslam as official religion.

Centre of spreading Islam.

Malay Language as lingua franca.

GovernanceExpansion of Its Empire Building (the whole of Peninsula Malaysia and part of Sumatra).

Strong military system.

Diplomatic Relations: China, Java, India and Siam.

GovernanceSystematic and Efficient Administration.

Important officials: Finance Minister, Admiral, The Chief of Defense, Chief Bursar and the Harbour-Master.

Maintenance of law and order: Laws of Melaka, Maritime Laws of Melaka.

Fall of MelakaWeak leaders.

Bribery and Corruption.

Disunity among the people.

Attacked from Portuguese in 1511.

Other Malay KingdomsKedah, Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor and Selangor.

After Melaka, Brunei Kingdom became a powerful state in the Malay Archipelago.

Sabah & Sarawak were part of Brunei Kingdom.

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