This study analyzes the historical development of the economic nature of the Malay community in the East Coast and Northern Malay Peninsula during pre-colonial era. The method used is based on the screening methods of the resources that are available in the library and the National Archives of Malaysia. The study objective are to dismantling the historical development of the Malay peninsula economic from the perspective of the Malay world, the economic nature of the Malay community during pre-colonial era, and the impact of international trade on the Malay Peninsula economic at this time. The Malay Peninsula became the focus of the study because of its economy is the cord to the formation of the Malaysian economy. The historical development of the Malay Peninsula economic will focus on the East Coast and the North. While studies published by the Western scholar more emphasis on the states on the West Coast of the Malay Peninsula, the majority Malay community at that time concentrated in the East Coast and Northern Malay Peninsula. In contrast to the study of the Western scholar, the study will look at the historical development of the Malay Peninsula economic and Malay society economic nature from the perspective of the Malay world itself. It allows in-depth investigations to the extent to which socio-economic structure of the Malays changing as a result of international trade. Findings showed that local traditional society has their own socio-economic life, with the political structure in the form of feudalism and consists of one single society before the arrival of British colonialism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- MALAY PENINSULA EAST COAST AREA
- NORTHERN MALAY PENINSULA
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study explores the historical development of the Malay community's economic landscape in the East Coast and Northern Malay Peninsula during the pre-colonial era. The study aims to unravel the economic evolution from the perspective of the Malay world, examine the economic nature of the Malay community during this period, and analyze the impact of international trade on the Malay Peninsula's economic structure.
- Economic development of the Malay Peninsula
- Socio-economic structure of the Malay community
- Impact of international trade on the Malay economy
- Role of maritime trade routes
- Early governments and civilizations in the Malay Peninsula
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
MALAY PENINSULA EAST COAST AREA
The East Coast waters played a pivotal role in maritime trade in Asia. They served as a vital communication hub and a trade route for traders connecting East and West. The presence of maritime governments like Chih-Tu, Lo-yueh (Johor), and Chieh Cha (Kedah) facilitated trading activities. This area witnessed increased trade from China, India, Persia, and Arab, contributing to its economic growth.
The East Coast's maritime trade intensified during the 14th to 16th centuries, fueled by growing trade relations between China and India. Tioman Island emerged as a significant port due to its strategic location for ships seeking supplies. The establishment of Malacca as an entrepot port further enhanced the importance of the East Coast waters, becoming a major trade center for ships traveling between India and China.
The East Coast also played a vital role in the spread of Islam. The discovery of dinar currency in Kelantan and the Terengganu inscription, both dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, provide evidence of the acceptance and practice of Islam in the region.
NORTHERN MALAY PENINSULA
The Northern Malay Peninsula witnessed the emergence of early governments in the first century AD, including P'an-p'an, Tun-sun, Chu-tu-kun (Tu-kun), and Chih-tu. These were followed by the development of new governments in the centuries after the 13th century AD, such as Yala, Nara, Patani, Satun, Sainburi, Teluban, Reman, Legeh, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu, and Pahang. While the early governments practiced Hinduism and Buddhism, the new governments adopted Islam. The northern region had a larger population than the south, and its civilization advanced earlier.
The state of Kedah is considered one of the oldest in the Malay Peninsula. The form of population and economic activity of the Kedah people in the past can be traced back to the early centuries.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this study encompass: economic development, Malay society, international trade, pre-colonial era, Malay Peninsula, maritime trade, East Coast, Northern Malay Peninsula, early governments, Islam, civilization, and socio-economic structure.
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- Uqbah Iqbal (Autor:in), Nordin Hussin (Autor:in), Ahmad Ali Seman (Autor:in), 2014, The Historical Development of the Malay Society Economic Nature During Pre-Colonial Era, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/285577
