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Orang Cina Dan Penglibatan Dalam Politik Di Negeri Sarawak, 1841-1963
ORANG CINA DAN PENGLIBATAN DALAM POLITIK DI NEGERI SARAWAK, 1841-1963 Ho Hui Ling Abstrak This article examines the evolution of the Chinese in Sarawak since the Brooke administration up to the formation of Malaysia. In the period 1841-1963, there was a change in status of the Chinese community, from immigrants involved mainly in economic activities to prime movers in party politics in Sarawak. Eventhough the Chinese were not involved in local politics before the Second World War, they were aware of political developments in China and the Sino-Japanese War in the 1930s. However, they were involved in forming social and economic organisations to protect their interests in Sarawak. At that time, they paid more attention to economic opportunities that could improve their livelihood. Furthermore, after the war and amidst the issue of cession of the state to the British, the Chinese still did not show any obvious interest in local politics. However, the communist movement in Sarawak dominated by the Chinese worried the government and other ethnic groups. Next, the Chinese began to be involved in local politics when the local council elections were introduced by the British in the mid-1950s. By 1959, the Chinese moved to form the first political party in Sarawak, the SUPP (Sarawak United People's Party). The formation of the SUPP encouraged the Malays and Dayaks to form their own parties to fight and protect the interests of their groups in Sarawak. With that, the Chinese and the SUPP became prime movers in party politics in Sarawak. Pengenalan Sarawak merupakan sebuah negeri yang mempunyai latar belakang sejarah yang menarik. -
Appendix: a Brief History of Kuching, Dec[ Ember] [19]41-Sep[Tember] [19
Appendix: A Brief History of Kuching, Dec[ember] [19]41-Sep[tember] [19]45 Chief Informant: KOH SOON EWE, married Chinese, at present em ployed as clerk by BBCAU. Pre-war was with Civil Administration working under the previous Chief Secretary of Sarawak, Mr [J. Beville] Archer. Forced by Japs to work in Jap civil administra tion. Recommended to me1 by Mr Archer for above purpose. Dates are from memory and an approximate only. 19-12-41 15 Jap2 planes bombed Kuching. Direct hit Borneo Co benzine store. 30 killed. After the bombing bazaars closed and most of the people left Kuching for outer suburbs, jungle and seaside. 24-12-41 Evening Japs landed. Informant left for outer suburbs, but heard shooting for days. 26-12-41 Govt offices re-opened, Banks remained closed until 1944. Early 1942 Yokohama Specie Bank opened. Jan42 All motor cars impressed by military, all buses and trucks taken over by the Jap Transport Co and small compensation made. Jan42 Labour recruited for aerodrome3 construction - mainly Dyaks, and forced labour. Extra rations and payment as inducement. Jan42 Wireless set sealed by J aps. After the fall of Singapore seals removed. About July 1942, all wire less sets confiscated, a small compensation ($5 per valve) being paid in June 1944. 29-1-42 Kuching bombed by one Dutch plane, fell on a house in India Street near the Power Station. Jan42 Most of [the] population returned. All the shops re opened. Japs used same prices (in beginning) as pre[-]war. In the beginning used Sarawak currency, 125 126 Appendix a few months later Jap invasion currency was introduced. -
Eaton Dissertation
Governing Shōnan: The Japanese Administration of Wartime Singapore Clay Eaton Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2018 © 2018 Clay Eaton All rights reserved ABSTRACT Governing Shōnan: The Japanese Administration of Wartime Singapore Clay Eaton The Japanese military administration of Southeast Asia during the Second World War was meant to rebuild the prewar colonial system in the region under strong, centralized control. Different Japanese administrators disagreed over tactics, but their shared goal was to transform the inhabitants of the region into productive members of a new imperial formation, the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. Shōnan, the wartime name for Singapore, was meant to be the center of this Co-Prosperity Sphere in Southeast Asia. It was the strategic fulcrum of the region, one of its most important ports, and a center of culture and learning for the wartime Japanese. Home to thousands of Japanese administrators during the war and a linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse local population, Shōnan was a site of active debates over the future of the Sphere. Three assumptions undergirded these discussions: that of Japanese preeminence within the Sphere, the suitability of “rule by minzoku (race)” for Southeast Asians, and the importance of maintaining colonial social hierarchies even as Japanese administrators attempted to put the region on a total war footing. These goals were at odds with each other, and Japanese rule only upended social hierarchies and exacerbated racial tensions. The unintended legacy of the wartime empire lay, not only in the new opportunities that Japanese rule afforded to Southeast Asian revolutionaries, but in the end of the politics of accommodation with imperial power practiced by prewar Asian elites. -
The Origins of the Socialist Revolution in Sarawak (1945-1963)
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by ScholarBank@NUS THE ORIGINS OF THE SOCIALIST REVOLUTION IN SARAWAK (1945-1963) SENG GUO QUAN (B.A. Hons., Cambridge) A THESIS SUBMITTED FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Acknowledgements My intellectual curiosity for this topic grew out of a B.A. dissertation I wrote on the Barisan Sosialis of Singapore with Dr. Tim Harper at the University of Cambridge. Like the previous work, this thesis examines the forgotten and alternative histories of present day Malaysia and Singapore during the tumultuous 1950s and 1960s. I owe this original intellectual debt to Dr. Harper. I am grateful to the National University of Singapore (NUS) History Department for offering me the Masters Research Scholarship (2005-2007). Together with the research and conference grants given by the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, I was given the opportunity to travel widely to collect primary sources and share my scholarship with other scholars during my two-year candidature. Few other academic institutions are prepared to support the research of M.A. candidates to this extent. My teachers at the NUS History Department have contributed to the completion of this thesis in various ways. My deepest gratitude goes to my supervisor, A/P Albert Lau. His well-measured patience allowed me to complete my slow- yielding oral history research plan and his timely reminders and encouragements prodded me to finish this thesis on time. I also need to mention A/P Brian Farrell’s constant presence throughout my candidature as teacher (for my coursework), graduate studies coordinator (approving my research plans and holiday leaves). -
A Study of Ethnic Chinese Entrepreneur-Controlled Banks in Malaysia
InternationalChinese-ness Journal Legacy? ofEthnic China Chinese Studies Entrepreneur-controlled Banks in Malaysia 49 Vol. 9, No. 1, April 2018, pp. 49-66 Chinese-ness Legacy? A Study of Ethnic Chinese Entrepreneur-controlled Banks in Malaysia Eric H.Y. Koh* Department of Finance and Banking Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya Abstract In pursuing the mammoth Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China is counting on the perceived cultural similarities with the overseas Chinese to promote better bilateral understanding and business flows. This presents unprecedented opportunities but also risks because these communities are not identical. Among the overseas Chinese, Malaysia is unique because of its multiracial context, economic significance and growth prospects. As a start, this paper seeks to understand the risk psyche of ethnic Chinese entrepreneurs in Malaysia. It examines whether some traditional Chinese values may differentiate the ethnic Chinese entrepreneur-controlled banks compared with institutional-controlled banks. It traces the historical background of ethnic Chinese businesses and draws upon studies regarding family businesses and entrepreneurship, which yield mixed findings on their effectiveness as compared with institutional-controlled businesses. Using discriminant analysis on a survey of 135 risk management professionals, the findings suggest that the entrepreneur-controlled banks differ from the others through lower scores on two elements taken combinatively: (1) proactive awareness of new techniques, and (2) extent of learning in the course of developing their own risk models. These findings provide an empirical basis for some insights into these banks’ risk psyche and enduring success. While such values are beneficial, one may also wish to consider adopting newer and institutionalized approaches to progress further. -
Wee Kheng Chiang of Sarawak: Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies, 2012, 1: 18-39 Wee Kheng Chiang of Sarawak: Entrepreneur Extraordinaire LAM Chee Kheung* Abstract This paper is a study of Wee Kheng Chiang, one of the outstanding Chinese entrepreneurs and philanthropists in Sarawak. A first generation local-born Chinese from a humble family, Kheng Chiang rose to preeminence in business and his community. Known for his wealth and entrepreneurship, his success was attributed to his hard work, foresight and alertness to business opportunities both in Sarawak and Singapore. Luck had smiled on him and so had adversity befell him. His shining accomplishments in business allowed him to contribute unselfishly to the good cause of Chinese culture, education and social welfare services to Sarawak society as a whole, thus earning him the title of “Father of Philanthropy”. Unlike many successful entrepreneurs, he was able to chart a smooth transition in passing his various businesses to the next generation before he retired. The wisdom of this decision is well vindicated by the outstanding performance of businesses helmed by his children. Key words: Business personages, Sarawak Chinese, entrepreneurship, and business performance Introduction The life of Wee Kheng Chiang (1890-1978) is a shining example of a rags-to-riches story. He came from an early Sarawak Chinese family whose origins were no different from other families living in humble circumstances. Yet he accomplished much more in life than the vast majority of his fellow men and citizens. The story of his life is best portrayed with the broad sweep of the brush on canvas rather than with a pen on paper. -
Sarawak Heritage Society the OLD HOKKIEN SCHOOL BUILDING
Sarawak Heritage Society THE OLD HOKKIEN SCHOOL BUILDING, KUCHING, SARAWAK (1911)1 History “As early as 1912, the Hokkien community in Kuching had established a school to nurture its children. This school, originally known as Sarawak Free School and later on as Hokkien Free School, is the present Chung Hua Primary School No.1.” Lam Chee Kheung, ‘Wee Kheng Chiang of Sarawak:Entrepreneur Extraordinaire’, Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies, 2012, 1: 18-39, p.34 The history of the building is embedded in the history of Sarawak’s community of Chinese descent and Sarawak’s education system. 1 This working paper is based on presentations made at the site visit that took place on 22 August 2015 and on some additional research. It has been compiled by Francis Frey, SHS member. The visit was organized by PAMSC (Malaysian Institute of Architects Sarawak Chapter) and the Sarawak Heritage Society, in conjunction with the Kuching Hokkien Association. Mr. Wong Kok Nyen (ex-history teacher and treasurer of the Kuching Hokkien Association), Mike Boon (conservation architect, PAMSC President and past SHS President) and Karen Shepherd (SHS President) provided rich information on the history of the building as well as its architecture and state of conservation, highlighting its heritage value. Additional information or comments which may allow to refine this document are most welcome. Please use for that purpose the “Reply” box at the bottom of the Sarawak Heritage Society website page on which this article is published. (sarawakheritagesociety.com) Sarawak Heritage Society - Old Hokkien School - V.1- 18/ 01/2016 2 Early settlers from China struggled for survival and were initially unable to prioritise education for their children. -
PARTY FORMATION in SARAWAK Michael Leigh the Formation Of
PARTY FORMATION IN SARAWAK Michael Leigh The formation of political parties was a particularly late development in Sarawak, and the process did not actually com mence until 1959. Following upon a century of rule by the Brooke Rajahs (1841-1941) and the brief Japanese occupation (1941-1945), local political activity prior to 1959 was channeled through various community organizations, and furthermore was con fined almost exclusively to Islamic and Chinese groups. For Muslims, the central question at issue was the Cession of Sarawak from the Brooke Rajahs to the British Crown in 1946. A vigorous series of mass protests took place from 1946 to 1949, after which the British Government firmly closed all legitimate means of reversing this alteration in constitutional status. For the Chinese, the struggle on the mainland of China was the object of considerable attention and helped stimulate analogous conflicts within the leadership of Sarawak Chinese. The result of that conflict was a decided shift in the distribution of power within the Chinese community away from the conservative and wealthy toward those of a more left-wing disposition. By contrast with Malaya, the Left in Sarawak was not emasculated by an abortive insurrection. For almost all who can be called Dayak,* 1 political activity was a completely new sphere and even in the early 1960Ts, their political expression can be characterized as essentially a reaction to that initiated by the other commun ities . The stimuli for forming political parties varied a good deal. The first party (SUPP) was an outgrowth of those pressure groups which had resisted Government policy in the spheres of education and trade licensing; it also expressed an inchoate desire for a measure of self-determination. -
Capacity Building in Surveillance and Diagnosis for Leafminer, Whitefly, Thrips and Mealybug Pests in Developing APEC Economies for Improved Market Access
Capacity Building in Surveillance and Diagnosis for Leafminer, Whitefly, Thrips and Mealybug Pests in Developing APEC Economies for Improved Market Access APEC Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group December 2007 ATC 01/2006A – Capacity Building in Surveillance & Diagnosis for Leafminer, Whitefly, Thrips and Mealybug Pests in Developing APEC Economies for Improved Market Access Prepared by Crop Protection and Plant Quarantine Division Department of Agriculture Malaysia Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, 50632 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone: 603-20301400 Fax: 603-26913050 e-mail: [email protected] Published for APEC Secretariat 35 Heng Mui Keng Terrace Singapore 119616 Tel: (65) 67756012 Fax: (65) 67756013 Email: [email protected] Website: www.apec.org © 2007 APEC Secretariat APEC#207-AT-04.5 ATC 01/2006A – Capacity Building in Surveillance & Diagnosis for Leafminer, Whitefly, Thrips and Mealybug Pests in Developing APEC Economies for Improved Market Access TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1 2. PROJECT STRUCTURE 1 3. PLANNING WORKSHOP TO DEVELOP COMMON SURVEILLANCE PROTOCOLS 2 4. IN-COUNTRY SURVEILLANCE AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION 3 5. LESSON LEARNT FROM THE PROJECT 4 6. NEXT STEPS 5 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – List of Participants of the APEC Planning Workshop on Capacity Building in Surveillance & Diagnosis Attachment B – Workshop Programme Attachment C – The Status of Whitefly, Mealybugs, Leafminer and Thrips Pest in Brunei Darussalam Attachment D – Pests Status of Whitefly, Leafminer, -
Malaysian & Southeast Asian
MALAYSIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2017 23 APRIL 2017 LOT 129 CHUAH THEAN TENG, DATO’, Fruit Season, c.1970s IMPORTANT NOTICE MALAYSIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART All lots are sold subject to our Conditions of Business printed at the back of this catalogue which apply to both buyers and sellers. Prospective buyers should also read our Buying at HBArt guide. AUCTION DAY Catalogue descriptions do not state any imperfections. However, condition 23 APRIL 2017, 1PM reports can be obtained by contacting the personnel listed below. This service GALERI PRIMA, BALAI BERITA BANGSAR is provided for the convenience of prospective buyers and cannot be taken as the sole and absolute representation of the actual condition of the work. Prospective buyers are advised to personally examine the works and not rely solely on HBAA’s description on the catalogue or any references made in the conditions reports. KUALA LUMPUR FULL VIEWING Our team will be present during all viewing times and available for consultation 13 - 22 April 2017 regarding artworks included in this auction. Whenever possible, our team Mondays - Sundays will be pleased to provide additional information that may be required. 10am - 6pm The buyer’s premium shall be 12% of hammer price plus any applicable taxes. Galeri Prima, Balai Berita Bangsar 31, Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, All lots from this sale not collected from HBAA seven days after the auction Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will incur storage and insurance charges, which will be payable by the buyer. CONTACT INFORMATION Polenn Sim -
It's Complicated
IT’S COMPLICATED ....or is it? 4/2017-2018 March PPK469/01/2017(034673) Contributing to Architecture in Sarawak CHAIRMAN’S @ Detached House, Kuching REPORT he term is winding down. Looking Tback, we can see what the Chapter has achieved over the year. There was the recent amendment and adoption of the PAM Constitution, it reflects the Chapter’s structure and voting mechanism for chapters without E-Voting. This revised Constitution allows Past Chairmen to become part of the Committee with voting rights. Practice and Government Liaison Committee has been busy with the reviewing of the Sarawak Building Ordinance (SBO). The draft has been completed and circulated to the Councils, BOMBA, SHEDA, JKR and other stakeholders for comment. Lately, this committee has held discussions and dialogue sessions with the planners to look into present planning issues; with MBKS to refine the appeal process for ramp requirements for existing site conditions, and new standards for entrance culvert; with the Lands & Survey Department on various planning issues. The details of these dialogues are in this issue. The Events & CPD sub-committee has conducted more than 50 CPD events in Kuching, including a series of Public Design Lectures to engage with the public. Many of these events including October’s World Architecture Day (WAD) celebration are uploaded on YouTube. We have viewers throughout Malaysia and Singapore, the US, India, France and Australia. INTERSECTION has grown to 400 copies, published quarterly, and circulated to all the Council members and Chapters as well as local councils, colleges, universities and industry stakeholders. The Education and Graduates is continuing their programme to help graduates studying for the LAM Part III Professional Exams. -
Sarawak Page 1 Area Location State Outskirt ODA 93000 Kuching
Sarawak Post Major code Area Location State Town Outskirt ODA Delivery Day Delivery Day Delivery Day - - 1 to 7 - 1 to 2 3 to 4 working working working days days days 93000 Jalan Badruddin Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Barrack Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Court House Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Crookshank Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Gambier Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Golflink Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Hokkien Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Hospital Timur Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Main Bazaar Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Maxwell Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Mcdougall Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Mosque Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Ong Kwan Hin Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Reservoir Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Rodway Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Wayang Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Jalan Were Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Ladang Ricketts Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Bishopgate Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Carpenter Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh China Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Ewe Hai Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Gartak Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh India Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Java Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Khoo Hun Yeang Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Market Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Power Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Ulu China Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Wayang 1 Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lebuh Wayang 2 Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lorong Ban Hock Kuching Sarawak Yes 93000 Lorong Carmelite Kuching