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Jan 27, 2024 · The Royal Malaysia Police trace their existence to the Malacca Sultanate in the 1400s and developed through administration by the Portuguese, the Dutch, modernization by the British beginning in the early 1800s, and the era of Malaysian independence.
- A Short History of Malaysia
- A History of Malaysia
- White Rajah
- Out in The Midday Sun
- The War of The Running Dogs
- The Battle For Singapore
- The Disappearing Act: The Impossible Case of MH370
- The Night Tiger: A Novel
- The Gift of Rain
- A Flutter in The Colony
by Virginia Matheson Hooker
In this ambitious and concise book, Professor Matheson Hooker presents a Complete History of Malaysia from its earliest human inhabitants to the 2000s. Her deep knowledge of Malay Literature, coupled with her dissemination skills result in a versatile book, suitable for different categories of readers. Whether you are planning a trip to Malaysia or you are an academic expanding your knowledge of the Country, we are sure this book will be your speed. A great and accessible text that makes it o...
by Barbara Watson Andaya
What makes this one of the best books on Malaysian history is Professor Watson Andaya’s unique approach. She gives great importance to geography which, she deems, was the ultimate trigger for the development of Malaysia. A huge part of all trade in Asia had to (and still has to) pass through Malacca Strait between Malaysia and Sumatra island and this book gives you an idea of how international Malay Sultanates could be.
by Nigel Barley
Before joining Malaysia in 1963, Sabah and Sarawak had their very own political institutions. In 1841 Sarawak, an Englishman named James Brooke founded a dynasty of White Rajas, who ruled the State for more than one century, managing inter-ethnic relations to achieve peace. In this book, the author Nigel Barley intertwines much-needed historical context with details on the personal life of Sir Brooke, without skimping on the gory details.
by Margaret Shennan
This book is a good introduction to the British domination of Malayafrom 1880 to 1960. Through multiple historical sources, as well as first-hand accounts of witnesses of the time, it retells the history of this tumultuous period, from the beginnings of 2 world wars until the first sprouts of Independence. One of the best books on Malaysian history and a good compass to track the winding roads of the British diaspora.
by Noël Barber
The “running dogs” Barber’s book title refers to are the Malaysians who remained loyal to the Britishafter the end of Japanese occupation. This is the way theircommunist antagonists used to call them. The civil war between the two factions lasted for 12 years (1948 to 1960) and Noël Barber’s book describes it in vivid detail, without losing sight of contemporary eventsunfolding in neighboring countries.
by Peter Thompson
The fall of Singapore in February 1942 was one of the British Army’s greatest World War II disasters. Thompson thinks this single event buried the well-ingrained belief in the intrinsic military superiority of the West. The gross underestimation of Japanese military capability led to a rapid defeat and subsequent retaliation on the local population. The geopolitical context and the aftermathsof this crucial event are also well explained in the book.
by Florence de Changy
To some of you, the name Malaysia only recalls distant tropical impressions and the tragic disappearance of the MH370 flight in 2014. This book by the French investigative journalist Florence De Changy deals with the latter. In the immediate aftermath of the accident, she started noticing inconsistencies and contradictions as well as the authorities’ weird behavior. Instead of merely raising doubts, she offers her own explanationof this unbelievable event.
by Yangsze Choo
Part ghost story, part thriller, part romance, this book starts with a severed finger in a jar and unfolds through the story of two characters. One is Ji-Lin, half dressmaker half dancer, the other is Ren, the 11 years old servant of a British doctor. The book is set in the 1930s Malaysia, a time when people’s life was still ruled by magic and superstition. A great introduction to Yangsze Choo‘s work.
by Tan Twan Eng
Set during Second World War in Penang island, this book tells the story of Philip Hutton, a sixteen years old half-Chinese, half-English rich boy who feels no belonging to either world. He befriends a Japanese diplomat and shows him around the island, to then realizehe is a spy. When the Japanese take over Malaysia, disappointed Philip decides to work in secret to save as many compatriot livesas possible.
by Sandeep Ray
This novel starts in 1956 when the Sengupta family decides toleave Calcutta for Malaysia. Their fate is bound to these 2 countries: a famine-stricken Bengal torn by religious clashes and a seemingly quieter Malaysia, in fact undergoing struggle for independenceand civil war. Such crucial historical events put to test the Sengupta family, whose only choice is to adaptto their new country. Ray’s movie-making experience gives the book cinematic features.
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The Royal Malaysia Police trace their existence to the Malacca Sultanate in the 1400s and developed through administration by the Portuguese, the Dutch, modernization by the British beginning in the early 1800s, and the era of Malaysian independence.
The Royal Malaysia Police is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in Malaysia. The force is a centralized organization with responsibilities ranging from traffic control to intelligence gathering.
Nov 27, 2018 · The objective of this paper is to collate and explain the major hazards of working as Malaysian traffic police especially in Point Duty Unit, their health effects, and control measures. There are many ways in which these hazards can be minimised by ensuring that sufficient safety measures are taken such as a wireless outdoor individual exposure ...
- Putri Anis Syahira Mohamad Jamil, Karmegam Karuppiah, Irniza Rasdi, Vivien How, Shamsul Bahri Mohd T...
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Brief history of the Royal Malaysia Police. The Straits Settlements. - The beginnings of a modern police force can be traced back to 1807 with the introduction of the “Charter of Justice” in ...
Feb 17, 2023 · The modern police organization in Malaysia started in 25 March 1807 after the Charter of Justice in Penang was granted. Most of the officers were of British origin. Later this organization was developed in the Straits Settlements and other Malay State, particularly the Federal Malay States.
