Raffles and the Order of the Golden Sword
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Raffles+was+awarded+the+Order+of+the+Golden+Sword+by+the+Sultan+of+Palembang+as+a+gesture+of+honor+and+diplomacy.+The+award+symbolized+mutual+respect+and+recognition+between+Raffles+and+local+rulers+during+his+efforts+to+expand+British+influence+in+the+region.+It+also+reflected+how+colonial+officials+used+local+titles+and+honors+to+build+alliances+and+legitimize+their+presence.">Raffles was awarded the Order of the Golden Sword by the Sultan of Palembang as a gesture of honor and diplomacy. The award symbolized mutual respect and recognition between Raffles and local rulers during his efforts to expand British influence in the region. It also reflected how colonial officials used local titles and honors to build alliances and legitimize their presence.
creator: Dr. Lee Kam Hing
creator: Dr. Ahmat Adam
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,63,part 2.1990.p.77-90 DS591 RASMJ 1990.
date: 1990
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Tall Tales from Terengganu II
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Tall+Tales+from+Terengganu+II+presents+a+collection+of+local+stories+and+legends+from+Terengganu%2C+capturing+the+region%27s+rich+oral+traditions+and+cultural+heritage.+These+tales%2C+passed+down+through+generations%2C+reflect+the+values%2C+beliefs%2C+and+everyday+life+of+the+Terengganu+people.+By+documenting+these+narratives%2C+the+work+helps+preserve+a+fading+tradition%2C+offering+readers+insight+into+the+unique+folklore+of+the+area.">Tall Tales from Terengganu II presents a collection of local stories and legends from Terengganu, capturing the region's rich oral traditions and cultural heritage. These tales, passed down through generations, reflect the values, beliefs, and everyday life of the Terengganu people. By documenting these narratives, the work helps preserve a fading tradition, offering readers insight into the unique folklore of the area.
creator: Noel Rees
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,63,part 2.1990.p.27-34. DS591 RASMJ 1990
date: 1990
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Munshi Abdullah's Arab Teachers
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Munshi+Abdullah%E2%80%99s+Arab+teachers+had+a+strong+influence+on+his+education+and+thinking%2C+especially+in+the+areas+of+religion%2C+language%2C+and+literature.+Through+them%2C+he+gained+a+deep+understanding+of+Arabic+and+Islamic+teachings%2C+which+shaped+his+later+writings+and+reformist+views.+Their+guidance+helped+bridge+traditional+Islamic+scholarship+with+the+emerging+modern+ideas+in+the+Malay+world.">Munshi Abdullah’s Arab teachers had a strong influence on his education and thinking, especially in the areas of religion, language, and literature. Through them, he gained a deep understanding of Arabic and Islamic teachings, which shaped his later writings and reformist views. Their guidance helped bridge traditional Islamic scholarship with the emerging modern ideas in the Malay world.
creator: Prof. Yusof A. Talib
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,63,part 2.1990.p.27-34. DS591 RASMJ 1990
date: 1990
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Sir Stamford Raffles and the Study of Natural History in Penang, Singapore and Indonesia
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sir+Stamford+Raffles+had+a+deep+interest+in+natural+history+and+played+a+key+role+in+promoting+its+study+across+Penang%2C+Singapore%2C+and+Indonesia.+He+supported+the+collection+and+documentation+of+local+plants%2C+animals%2C+and+geological+features%2C+often+working+with+scientists+and+local+experts.+His+efforts+helped+lay+the+groundwork+for+future+research+and+showed+how+colonial+exploration+was+closely+tied+to+scientific+curiosity+and+the+desire+to+understand+the+natural+world.">Sir Stamford Raffles had a deep interest in natural history and played a key role in promoting its study across Penang, Singapore, and Indonesia. He supported the collection and documentation of local plants, animals, and geological features, often working with scientists and local experts. His efforts helped lay the groundwork for future research and showed how colonial exploration was closely tied to scientific curiosity and the desire to understand the natural world.
creator: Dr. John Bastin
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,63,part 2.1990.p.1-26. DS591 RASMJ 1990
date: 1990
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Kedah Succession Crisis 1879-1882
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+Kedah+succession+crisis+from+1879+to+1882+involved+disputes+over+the+rightful+heir+to+the+throne+after+the+death+of+Sultan+Ahmad+Tajuddin+Mukarram+Shah.+Competing+claims+led+to+political+tension+and+intervention+by+neighboring+powers+like+Siam+and+the+British.+The+crisis+showed+how+regional+politics+and+colonial+interests+influenced+traditional+royal+successions+in+Kedah.">The Kedah succession crisis from 1879 to 1882 involved disputes over the rightful heir to the throne after the death of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Mukarram Shah. Competing claims led to political tension and intervention by neighboring powers like Siam and the British. The crisis showed how regional politics and colonial interests influenced traditional royal successions in Kedah.
creator: Kobkua Suwannathat-Pian
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,62,part 2.1989.p.81-108. DS591 RASMJ 1989
date: 1989
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Karayuki-San of Singapore 1877-1941
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Karayuki-san+were+Japanese+women+who+came+to+Singapore+between+1877+and+1941%2C+often+working+as+migrant+workers+or+in+the+sex+trade.+Their+stories+reveal+the+hardships+they+faced%2C+as+well+as+how+they+adapted+to+life+far+from+home.+Their+presence+highlights+the+complex+social+and+economic+ties+between+Japan+and+Southeast+Asia+during+this+period.">Karayuki-san were Japanese women who came to Singapore between 1877 and 1941, often working as migrant workers or in the sex trade. Their stories reveal the hardships they faced, as well as how they adapted to life far from home. Their presence highlights the complex social and economic ties between Japan and Southeast Asia during this period.
creator: James Warren
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,62,part 2.1989.p.45-80. DS591 RASMJ 1989
date: 1989
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Elephants and Water in the Feasting of Seventeenth Century Acheh
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Elephants+and+water+played+important+symbolic+and+practical+roles+in+seventeenth-century+Acheh%E2%80%99s+feasting+ceremonies.+Elephants+were+a+sign+of+power+and+status%2C+often+featured+in+grand+celebrations%2C+while+water+rituals+helped+bless+and+purify+events.+Together%2C+they+showed+the+connection+between+nature%2C+leadership%2C+and+community+in+Acehnese+culture+during+that+time.">Elephants and water played important symbolic and practical roles in seventeenth-century Acheh’s feasting ceremonies. Elephants were a sign of power and status, often featured in grand celebrations, while water rituals helped bless and purify events. Together, they showed the connection between nature, leadership, and community in Acehnese culture during that time.
creator: Anthony Reid
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,62,part 2.1989.p.25-44. DS591 RASMJ 1989
date: 1989
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Obituary David Bassett
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=David+Sherman+Bassett%2C+aged+85%2C+passed+away+on+September+13%2C+2024%2C+at+Atrium+Wake+Forest+Baptist+Health.+Born+on+July+9%2C+1939%2C+in+Massachusetts%2C+he+was+a+devoted+member+of+Ardmore+Baptist+Church+and+actively+volunteered+at+the+Shriner+Hospital+and+Atrium+Wake+Forest+Baptist+Health.+A+Past+Master+at+the+Masonic+Lodge+in+Norwood%2C+Massachusetts%2C+and+a+dedicated+Shriner%2C+he+cherished+activities+like+golfing+and+water+skiing.+He+is+survived+by+his+wife+of+58+years%2C+Martha+Fisher+Bassett%3B+sons+Christopher+D.+Bassett+%28Karen%29+and+Jeffrey+D.+Bassett+%28Melissa%29%3B+grandchildren+Gaige%2C+Riley%2C+Sierra%2C+and+Brianna%3B+great-grandchildren+Brynleigh+and+Colt%3B+and+in-laws+Wayne+and+Rebecca+Fisher.+A+visitation+was+held+on+September+17%2C+2024%2C+at+Hayworth-Miller+Silas+Creek+Chapel.+In+lieu+of+flowers%2C+memorials+may+be+made+to+the+Lexington+Memorial+Masonic+Lodge+%23473.">David Sherman Bassett, aged 85, passed away on September 13, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health. Born on July 9, 1939, in Massachusetts, he was a devoted member of Ardmore Baptist Church and actively volunteered at the Shriner Hospital and Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health. A Past Master at the Masonic Lodge in Norwood, Massachusetts, and a dedicated Shriner, he cherished activities like golfing and water skiing. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Fisher Bassett; sons Christopher D. Bassett (Karen) and Jeffrey D. Bassett (Melissa); grandchildren Gaige, Riley, Sierra, and Brianna; great-grandchildren Brynleigh and Colt; and in-laws Wayne and Rebecca Fisher. A visitation was held on September 17, 2024, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lexington Memorial Masonic Lodge #473.
creator: John Bastin
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,62,part 2.1989.p.19-24. DS591 RASMJ 1989
date: 1989
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Anglo-Kedah Relations 1688-1765
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Anglo-Kedah+relations+between+1688+and+1765+were+shaped+by+trade+interests%2C+diplomacy%2C+and+shifting+regional+power.+The+English+East+India+Company+sought+access+to+Kedah%E2%80%99s+resources+and+strategic+ports%2C+while+Kedah%E2%80%99s+rulers+tried+to+balance+foreign+influence+with+local+control.+The+relationship+saw+moments+of+cooperation+and+tension%2C+reflecting+the+wider+dynamics+of+colonial+ambition+and+local+sovereignty+in+the+Malay+world.">Anglo-Kedah relations between 1688 and 1765 were shaped by trade interests, diplomacy, and shifting regional power. The English East India Company sought access to Kedah’s resources and strategic ports, while Kedah’s rulers tried to balance foreign influence with local control. The relationship saw moments of cooperation and tension, reflecting the wider dynamics of colonial ambition and local sovereignty in the Malay world.
creator: David Bassett
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,62,part 2.1989.p.1-18. DS591 RASMJ 1989
date: 1989
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

W. W. Skeat and Malayan Ethnography. An Appreciation
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=W.+W.+Skeat+is+remembered+for+his+major+contributions+to+the+study+of+Malayan+ethnography%2C+particularly+through+his+detailed+observations+of+local+customs%2C+beliefs%2C+and+social+structures.+His+work+combined+careful+field+research+with+a+deep+respect+for+Malay+culture%2C+helping+to+document+traditions+that+were+often+overlooked+by+colonial+authorities.+Skeat%E2%80%99s+legacy+lies+in+how+he+shaped+early+understandings+of+Malayan+society+through+a+scholarly+yet+appreciative+lens.">W. W. Skeat is remembered for his major contributions to the study of Malayan ethnography, particularly through his detailed observations of local customs, beliefs, and social structures. His work combined careful field research with a deep respect for Malay culture, helping to document traditions that were often overlooked by colonial authorities. Skeat’s legacy lies in how he shaped early understandings of Malayan society through a scholarly yet appreciative lens.
creator: J.M. Gullick
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,61,part 1.1988.p.117-152. DS591 RASMJ 1988
date: 1988
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Patani During the Turn of the 20th Century: A Malayan Perception
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=At+the+turn+of+the+20th+century%2C+Patani+was+viewed+by+many+in+Malaya+as+a+culturally+rich+but+politically+troubled+region+under+growing+Siamese+control.+Malay+observers+saw+the+decline+of+Patani%E2%80%99s+autonomy+with+concern%2C+as+it+affected+their+shared+identity%2C+religious+practices%2C+and+historical+ties.+This+perspective+highlights+a+sense+of+loss+and+solidarity+with+the+Malay+community+in+Patani+during+a+period+of+change+and+uncertainty.">At the turn of the 20th century, Patani was viewed by many in Malaya as a culturally rich but politically troubled region under growing Siamese control. Malay observers saw the decline of Patani’s autonomy with concern, as it affected their shared identity, religious practices, and historical ties. This perspective highlights a sense of loss and solidarity with the Malay community in Patani during a period of change and uncertainty.
creator: Khoo Kay Kim
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,61,part 1.1988.p.87-116. DS591 RASMJ 1988
date: 1988
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Jawi Literature in Patani: The Maintenance of An Islamic Tradition
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Jawi+literature+in+Patani+has+played+a+key+role+in+preserving+Islamic+teachings+and+cultural+identity+in+the+region.+Through+religious+texts%2C+poetry%2C+and+legal+writings+in+the+Jawi+script%2C+local+scholars+maintained+a+strong+connection+to+Islamic+traditions+despite+political+challenges+and+external+pressures.+This+literary+tradition+reflects+the+deep+roots+of+Islam+in+Patani+and+its+importance+in+shaping+community+values+and+education.">Jawi literature in Patani has played a key role in preserving Islamic teachings and cultural identity in the region. Through religious texts, poetry, and legal writings in the Jawi script, local scholars maintained a strong connection to Islamic traditions despite political challenges and external pressures. This literary tradition reflects the deep roots of Islam in Patani and its importance in shaping community values and education.
creator: Virginia Matheson
creator: M.B. Hooker
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,61,part 1.1988.p.1-86. DS591 RASMJ 1988
date: 1988
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Sources of Abd Al-Ra 'ūf's Tarjumān Al-Mustafīd
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Abd+al-Ra%E2%80%99%C5%ABf%E2%80%99s+Tarjum%C4%81n+al-Mustaf%C4%ABd%2C+a+Malay+tafsir+%28Qur%27anic+commentary%29%2C+draws+heavily+from+earlier+Arabic+sources%2C+particularly+the+works+of+al-Baydawi+and+al-Khazin.+By+adapting+these+texts+into+Malay%2C+Abd+al-Ra%E2%80%99%C5%ABf+made+Islamic+teachings+more+accessible+to+local+audiences.+His+work+reflects+both+deep+religious+scholarship+and+a+desire+to+spread+Islamic+knowledge+within+the+cultural+context+of+the+Malay+world.">Abd al-Ra’ūf’s Tarjumān al-Mustafīd, a Malay tafsir (Qur'anic commentary), draws heavily from earlier Arabic sources, particularly the works of al-Baydawi and al-Khazin. By adapting these texts into Malay, Abd al-Ra’ūf made Islamic teachings more accessible to local audiences. His work reflects both deep religious scholarship and a desire to spread Islamic knowledge within the cultural context of the Malay world.
creator: Peter Riddell
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,57,part 2.1984.p.113-118. DS591 RASMJ 1984
date: 1984
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Chewong (Siwong) in Perspective
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+Chewong%2C+also+known+as+Siwong%2C+are+a+small+indigenous+group+in+Peninsular+Malaysia+with+unique+beliefs%2C+especially+about+nature+and+the+spirit+world.+Their+way+of+life+is+deeply+tied+to+the+forest%2C+with+customs+that+emphasize+harmony%2C+sharing%2C+and+avoiding+conflict.+Looking+at+them+in+context+highlights+the+richness+of+indigenous+knowledge+and+the+challenges+they+face+in+a+changing+world.">The Chewong, also known as Siwong, are a small indigenous group in Peninsular Malaysia with unique beliefs, especially about nature and the spirit world. Their way of life is deeply tied to the forest, with customs that emphasize harmony, sharing, and avoiding conflict. Looking at them in context highlights the richness of indigenous knowledge and the challenges they face in a changing world.
creator: Rodney Needham
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,57,part 2.1984.p.105-112. DS591 RASMJ 1984
date: 1984
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The London Missionary Society: a written record of Missionaries and Printing Presses
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+London+Missionary+Society+kept+detailed+records+of+its+work+in+spreading+Christianity%2C+especially+through+education+and+printing.+Its+missionaries+played+a+key+role+in+producing+religious+texts+and+school+materials+in+local+languages+across+Asia.+The+printing+presses+not+only+supported+religious+goals+but+also+helped+shape+literacy%2C+language+development%2C+and+early+publishing+in+the+region.">The London Missionary Society kept detailed records of its work in spreading Christianity, especially through education and printing. Its missionaries played a key role in producing religious texts and school materials in local languages across Asia. The printing presses not only supported religious goals but also helped shape literacy, language development, and early publishing in the region.
creator: Leona O'Sullivan
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,57,part 2.1984.p.61-104. DS591 RASMJ 1984
date: 1984
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Penghulus in Perak and Selangor: Rationalisation and decline of A Traditional Malay Office
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penghulus+in+Perak+and+Selangor+once+held+important+roles+as+local+leaders%2C+responsible+for+maintaining+order%2C+settling+disputes%2C+and+managing+village+affairs.+Over+time%2C+their+influence+declined+due+to+colonial+restructuring%2C+the+rise+of+modern+bureaucracy%2C+and+changing+political+dynamics.+The+rationalisation+process+turned+the+role+into+a+more+administrative+position%2C+reducing+its+traditional+authority+and+cultural+significance.">Penghulus in Perak and Selangor once held important roles as local leaders, responsible for maintaining order, settling disputes, and managing village affairs. Over time, their influence declined due to colonial restructuring, the rise of modern bureaucracy, and changing political dynamics. The rationalisation process turned the role into a more administrative position, reducing its traditional authority and cultural significance.
creator: Paul H. Kratoska
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,57,part 2.1984.p.31-60. DS591 RASMJ 1984
date: 1984
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Sir Arthur Young and Political Control of the Chinese in Malaya and the Straits Settlements
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sir+Arthur+Young+played+a+key+role+in+shaping+policies+toward+the+Chinese+community+in+Malaya+and+the+Straits+Settlements+during+the+early+20th+century.+He+focused+on+maintaining+order+and+controlling+secret+societies%2C+often+using+strict+surveillance+and+registration+systems.+His+approach+reflected+colonial+concerns+over+Chinese+influence+while+also+recognizing+their+importance+in+the+economy.">Sir Arthur Young played a key role in shaping policies toward the Chinese community in Malaya and the Straits Settlements during the early 20th century. He focused on maintaining order and controlling secret societies, often using strict surveillance and registration systems. His approach reflected colonial concerns over Chinese influence while also recognizing their importance in the economy.
creator: C.F. Yong
creator: R.B. McKenna
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,57,part 2.1984.p.1-30. DS591 RASMJ 1984
date: 1984
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

A Malay Mission to Bangkok during the reign of Rama II
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=During+Rama+II%E2%80%99s+reign%2C+a+Malay+mission+traveled+to+Bangkok+aiming+to+strengthen+diplomatic+ties+and+negotiate+political+matters.+The+mission+highlighted+the+close+but+sometimes+complicated+relationship+between+the+Malay+states+and+the+Siamese+kingdom%2C+reflecting+efforts+to+maintain+peace+and+manage+influence+in+the+region.">During Rama II’s reign, a Malay mission traveled to Bangkok aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties and negotiate political matters. The mission highlighted the close but sometimes complicated relationship between the Malay states and the Siamese kingdom, reflecting efforts to maintain peace and manage influence in the region.
creator: Prof. Cyril Skinner
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 2.1983.p.135-140. DS591 RASMJ 1983
date: 1983
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Dutch Records from Malacca in the India Office Records
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Dutch+records+from+Malacca%2C+dating+from+1685+to+1835%2C+are+preserved+in+the+India+Office+Records+at+the+British+Library+in+London.+These+documents%2C+transferred+from+Malacca+in+1927%2C+include+materials+from+the+Orphan+Chamber+and+the+Council+of+Justice%2C+offering+insights+into+the+Dutch+colonial+administration+in+the+region.+Originally+thought+lost%2C+the+collection+was+reorganized+in+1981+and+now+comprises+approximately+900+volumes%2C+cataloged+under+reference+R%2F9.+These+records+are+valuable+for+understanding+the+legal+and+social+history+of+Malacca+during+Dutch+rule.">Dutch records from Malacca, dating from 1685 to 1835, are preserved in the India Office Records at the British Library in London. These documents, transferred from Malacca in 1927, include materials from the Orphan Chamber and the Council of Justice, offering insights into the Dutch colonial administration in the region. Originally thought lost, the collection was reorganized in 1981 and now comprises approximately 900 volumes, cataloged under reference R/9. These records are valuable for understanding the legal and social history of Malacca during Dutch rule.
creator: Ian Baxter
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 2.1983.p.105-134. DS591 RASMJ 1983
date: 1983
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Murray Ross Henderson, and some Notes on the Administration of Botanical Research in Malaysia
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Murray+Ross+Henderson+played+a+key+role+in+shaping+botanical+research+in+Malaya+during+the+early+to+mid-20th+century.+Starting+as+a+botanist+at+the+Singapore+Botanic+Gardens+in+1921%2C+he+became+curator+in+1924+and+later+served+as+Director+from+1949+to+1954.+His+work+emphasized+the+importance+of+systematic+plant+identification+and+documentation%2C+contributing+significantly+to+the+understanding+of+Malayan+flora.+Henderson+also+focused+on+enhancing+the+herbarium+collections+and+promoted+collaboration+with+international+botanical+institutions.+His+leadership+helped+establish+a+strong+foundation+for+botanical+studies+in+the+region%2C+leaving+a+lasting+impact+on+the+scientific+community.">Murray Ross Henderson played a key role in shaping botanical research in Malaya during the early to mid-20th century. Starting as a botanist at the Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1921, he became curator in 1924 and later served as Director from 1949 to 1954. His work emphasized the importance of systematic plant identification and documentation, contributing significantly to the understanding of Malayan flora. Henderson also focused on enhancing the herbarium collections and promoted collaboration with international botanical institutions. His leadership helped establish a strong foundation for botanical studies in the region, leaving a lasting impact on the scientific community.
creator: H.M. Burkill
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 2.1983.p.87-104. DS591 RASMJ 1983
date: 1983
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Kedah 1821-1885 Years of Exile and Return
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Between+1821+and+1885%2C+Kedah+faced+a+period+of+turmoil+marked+by+Siamese+invasion%2C+the+Sultan%E2%80%99s+exile%2C+and+efforts+to+regain+the+throne.+The+struggle+involved+political+negotiations%2C+shifting+alliances%2C+and+local+resistance.+Despite+setbacks%2C+the+royal+family+eventually+returned%2C+highlighting+the+resilience+of+Kedah%E2%80%99s+rulers+and+their+determination+to+restore+sovereignty+and+cultural+identity.">Between 1821 and 1885, Kedah faced a period of turmoil marked by Siamese invasion, the Sultan’s exile, and efforts to regain the throne. The struggle involved political negotiations, shifting alliances, and local resistance. Despite setbacks, the royal family eventually returned, highlighting the resilience of Kedah’s rulers and their determination to restore sovereignty and cultural identity.
creator: J.M. Gullick
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 2.1983.p.31-86. DS591 RASMJ 1983
date: 1983
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Succession to the Perak Sultanate
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Succession+in+the+Perak+Sultanate+follows+a+unique+and+complex+system+based+on+seniority+and+rotating+titles+among+royal+family+members.+Rather+than+direct+inheritance+from+father+to+son%2C+the+system+promotes+individuals+through+a+ranked+structure%2C+with+each+title+serving+as+a+step+toward+the+throne.+This+method+helps+maintain+balance+and+tradition+within+the+royal+court+while+ensuring+experienced+leadership.">Succession in the Perak Sultanate follows a unique and complex system based on seniority and rotating titles among royal family members. Rather than direct inheritance from father to son, the system promotes individuals through a ranked structure, with each title serving as a step toward the throne. This method helps maintain balance and tradition within the royal court while ensuring experienced leadership.
creator: Prof Khoo Kay Kim
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 2.1983.p.7-30. DS591 RASMJ 1983
date: 1983
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Tomb of 'The King of Brunei' in Nanking
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sultan+Abdul+Majid+Hassan+of+Brunei%2C+also+known+as+the+King+of+Boni%2C+died+in+1408+while+visiting+the+Ming+court+in+Nanjing.+Honoring+his+wish+to+be+buried+in+China%2C+the+Yongle+Emperor+arranged+a+royal+funeral+and+had+him+interred+at+Shizi+Hill%2C+just+outside+the+southern+gate+of+the+city.+The+tomb%2C+forgotten+for+centuries%2C+was+rediscovered+in+1958+and+is+now+part+of+a+scenic+area+that+includes+a+Brunei-style+park+and+the+China-Brunei+Friendship+Hall.+This+site+reflects+the+deep+historical+ties+between+Brunei+and+China%2C+dating+back+to+early+diplomatic+exchanges+and+cultural+connections.">Sultan Abdul Majid Hassan of Brunei, also known as the King of Boni, died in 1408 while visiting the Ming court in Nanjing. Honoring his wish to be buried in China, the Yongle Emperor arranged a royal funeral and had him interred at Shizi Hill, just outside the southern gate of the city. The tomb, forgotten for centuries, was rediscovered in 1958 and is now part of a scenic area that includes a Brunei-style park and the China-Brunei Friendship Hall. This site reflects the deep historical ties between Brunei and China, dating back to early diplomatic exchanges and cultural connections.
creator: Tun Mohamed Suffian
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 2.1983.p.1-6. DS591 RASMJ 1983
date: 1983
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Changing Pakpak Batak
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Pakpak+Batak+communities+in+North+Sumatra+have+been+navigating+cultural+shifts+influenced+by+modernization%2C+migration%2C+and+changing+religious+identities.+While+many+still+uphold+traditional+customs+and+social+structures%2C+younger+generations+are+increasingly+blending+these+with+contemporary+lifestyles.+This+balance+between+preserving+heritage+and+adapting+to+new+influences+reflects+the+community%27s+resilience+and+evolving+identity.">Pakpak Batak communities in North Sumatra have been navigating cultural shifts influenced by modernization, migration, and changing religious identities. While many still uphold traditional customs and social structures, younger generations are increasingly blending these with contemporary lifestyles. This balance between preserving heritage and adapting to new influences reflects the community's resilience and evolving identity.
creator: Dr. A.C. Viner
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.93-105. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Hervey Malay Collection in the Wellcome Institute
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+Hervey+Malay+Collection+at+the+Wellcome+Institute+holds+a+wide+range+of+materials+on+Malay+culture%2C+gathered+by+D.F.A.+Hervey+in+the+early+20th+century.+It+includes+manuscripts%2C+dictionaries%2C+and+notes+on+customs+and+medicinal+plants+from+regions+like+Pahang%2C+Terengganu%2C+and+Negeri+Sembilan.+The+collection+offers+valuable+insights+into+local+traditions%2C+especially+Adat+Perpatih%2C+and+reflects+colonial-era+efforts+to+document+and+understand+Malay+society.+Researchers+have+found+it+useful+for+studying+the+intersection+of+language%2C+law%2C+and+culture+in+the+Malay+world.+">The Hervey Malay Collection at the Wellcome Institute holds a wide range of materials on Malay culture, gathered by D.F.A. Hervey in the early 20th century. It includes manuscripts, dictionaries, and notes on customs and medicinal plants from regions like Pahang, Terengganu, and Negeri Sembilan. The collection offers valuable insights into local traditions, especially Adat Perpatih, and reflects colonial-era efforts to document and understand Malay society. Researchers have found it useful for studying the intersection of language, law, and culture in the Malay world.
creator: R.F. Ellen
creator: M.B. Hooker
creator: A.C. Milner
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.82-92. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Journey to the East 17th and 18th century German travel books as sources of study
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=German+travel+books+from+the+17th+and+18th+centuries+offer+valuable+insights+into+how+Europeans+viewed+the+East%2C+including+Southeast+Asia.+These+writings+reflect+curiosity%2C+misunderstandings%2C+and+sometimes+admiration+for+local+cultures%2C+while+also+revealing+the+mindset+of+early+European+travelers.+As+historical+sources%2C+they+help+trace+changing+ideas+and+impressions+shaped+by+trade%2C+religion%2C+and+exploration.%0D%0A">German travel books from the 17th and 18th centuries offer valuable insights into how Europeans viewed the East, including Southeast Asia. These writings reflect curiosity, misunderstandings, and sometimes admiration for local cultures, while also revealing the mindset of early European travelers. As historical sources, they help trace changing ideas and impressions shaped by trade, religion, and exploration.
creator: E.U. Kratz
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.65-81. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Guillemard-Maxwell Power Struggle, 1921-1925
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+power+struggle+between+Governor+Guillemard+and+Chief+Secretary+Maxwell+shaped+British+Malaya%27s+administration+between+1921+and+1925.+The+conflict+was+marked+by+clashing+views+on+governance%2C+leadership+style%2C+and+control+over+policy+decisions.+Their+rivalry+exposed+deeper+issues+within+the+colonial+system+and+influenced+the+direction+of+political+and+administrative+reforms+during+that+time.">A power struggle between Governor Guillemard and Chief Secretary Maxwell shaped British Malaya's administration between 1921 and 1925. The conflict was marked by clashing views on governance, leadership style, and control over policy decisions. Their rivalry exposed deeper issues within the colonial system and influenced the direction of political and administrative reforms during that time.
creator: Yeo Kim Wah
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.48-64. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Trade and Statecraft in the Western Archipelago at the Dawn of the European Age
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Trade+and+politics+in+the+western+part+of+the+Malay+Archipelago+are+explored+during+the+early+European+arrival.+The+article+shows+how+local+rulers+managed+commerce%2C+alliances%2C+and+rivalries%2C+balancing+traditional+practices+with+new+pressures+from+European+powers+seeking+control+over+the+spice+trade.%0D%0A">Trade and politics in the western part of the Malay Archipelago are explored during the early European arrival. The article shows how local rulers managed commerce, alliances, and rivalries, balancing traditional practices with new pressures from European powers seeking control over the spice trade.
creator: Dr. Kenneth R. Hall
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.21-47. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Law and the Adat Perpateh: a problem from Jelebu
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+article+looks+at+a+legal+issue+in+Jelebu+involving+Adat+Perpateh%2C+a+matrilineal+custom+practiced+by+the+Minangkabau.+It+highlights+the+tension+between+traditional+adat+laws+and+modern+legal+systems%2C+showing+how+local+customs+still+play+a+strong+role+in+community+life+and+conflict+resolution.%0D%0A">The article looks at a legal issue in Jelebu involving Adat Perpateh, a matrilineal custom practiced by the Minangkabau. It highlights the tension between traditional adat laws and modern legal systems, showing how local customs still play a strong role in community life and conflict resolution.
creator: J.M Gullick
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.7-20. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
type: Journal Article

A new reconstruction of the palace of Sultan Mansur Shah of Malacca
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+fresh+reconstruction+of+Sultan+Mansur+Shah%E2%80%99s+palace+in+Malacca+offers+new+insights+into+Malay+royal+architecture+and+historical+design.+Based+on+archaeological+findings+and+historical+records%2C+the+study+gives+a+clearer+picture+of+the+palace%E2%80%99s+layout%2C+structure%2C+and+cultural+importance+during+the+height+of+the+Malacca+Sultanate.%0D%0A">A fresh reconstruction of Sultan Mansur Shah’s palace in Malacca offers new insights into Malay royal architecture and historical design. Based on archaeological findings and historical records, the study gives a clearer picture of the palace’s layout, structure, and cultural importance during the height of the Malacca Sultanate.
creator: M.D. Sherwin
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.1-6. DS591 RASMJ 1981
date: 1981
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Rawa and Rinchi: a further Note
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Rawa+and+Rinchi+are+explored+as+distinct+ethnic+groups+with+unique+cultural+traits%2C+languages%2C+and+histories.+The+note+provides+more+details+about+their+origins%2C+migration+patterns%2C+and+traditional+customs%2C+showing+how+they+have+maintained+their+identity+while+interacting+with+neighboring+communities.+It+also+highlights+their+place+within+the+wider+ethnic+and+social+landscape+of+the+region.%0D%0A">Rawa and Rinchi are explored as distinct ethnic groups with unique cultural traits, languages, and histories. The note provides more details about their origins, migration patterns, and traditional customs, showing how they have maintained their identity while interacting with neighboring communities. It also highlights their place within the wider ethnic and social landscape of the region.
creator: Dr. C.W. Watson
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,55,part 1.1982.p.82-86. DS591 RASMJ 1982
date: 1982
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Excavation of the Megalithic Alignment at Kampong Ipoh, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan: A Note
description: The excavation at Kampong Ipoh in Negeri Sembilan uncovered a row of ancient megalithic stones, giving insight into prehistoric rituals and community life in the area. The findings help us understand the region’s early history and how people used these monuments.
creator: Adi Haji Taha
creator: Abdul Jalil Osman
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,55,part 1.1982.p.78-81. DS591 RASMJ 1982
date: 1982
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

English-Language Fiction relating to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei: A Check List
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+checklist+of+English-language+fiction+linked+to+Malaysia%2C+Singapore%2C+and+Brunei+is+presented%2C+covering+works+by+both+local+and+foreign+writers.+It+serves+as+a+useful+guide+for+those+interested+in+how+these+countries+have+been+portrayed+through+novels+and+short+stories+over+time.%0D%0A">A checklist of English-language fiction linked to Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei is presented, covering works by both local and foreign writers. It serves as a useful guide for those interested in how these countries have been portrayed through novels and short stories over time.
creator: Dr. William R. Roff
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,55,part 1.1982.p.62-77. DS591 RASMJ 1982
date: 1982
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Nora Chatri in Kedah, a Preliminary Report
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Nora+Chatri+in+Kedah+is+explored+as+a+traditional+dance-drama+with+deep+roots+in+local+culture+and+ritual.+The+report+gives+an+early+look+at+its+performance+style%2C+stories%2C+and+social+role%2C+showing+how+it+remains+an+important+part+of+Kedah%E2%80%99s+cultural+heritage.%0D%0A">Nora Chatri in Kedah is explored as a traditional dance-drama with deep roots in local culture and ritual. The report gives an early look at its performance style, stories, and social role, showing how it remains an important part of Kedah’s cultural heritage.
creator: Dr. Ghulam-Sarwar Yousof
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,55,part 1.1982.p.53-61. DS591 RASMJ 1982
date: 1982
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Peranakan Chinese in Northeast Kelantan
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=This+article+looks+at+the+Peranakan+Chinese+community+in+Northeast+Kelantan%2C+showing+how+they+blended+Chinese+and+Malay+traditions+in+daily+life.+It+highlights+their+unique+culture%2C+language%2C+and+social+roles%2C+as+well+as+how+they+maintained+their+identity+while+adapting+to+local+customs.%0D%0A">This article looks at the Peranakan Chinese community in Northeast Kelantan, showing how they blended Chinese and Malay traditions in daily life. It highlights their unique culture, language, and social roles, as well as how they maintained their identity while adapting to local customs.
creator: Dr. Tan. Chee-Beng
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,55,part 1.1982.p.26-52. DS591 RASMJ 1982
date: 1982
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Raden Saleh, Dipanagara and the painting of the capture of Dipanagara at Magelang
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=This+article+explores+the+famous+painting+of+Prince+Dipanagara%E2%80%99s+capture+by+Raden+Saleh%2C+showing+how+the+artwork+reflects+both+resistance+to+colonial+rule+and+the+artist%E2%80%99s+personal+perspective.+It+contrasts+with+Dutch+versions+of+the+event%2C+offering+a+more+emotional+and+nationalistic+view+of+Indonesian+history.%0D%0A">This article explores the famous painting of Prince Dipanagara’s capture by Raden Saleh, showing how the artwork reflects both resistance to colonial rule and the artist’s personal perspective. It contrasts with Dutch versions of the event, offering a more emotional and nationalistic view of Indonesian history.
creator: Dr. P.B.R. Carey
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,55,part 1.1982.p.1-25. DS591 RASMJ 1982
date: 1982
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The word Kongsi: a Note
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=This+short+piece+explains+the+meaning+and+use+of+the+word+%22Kongsi%2C%22+which+refers+to+Chinese+partnerships+or+associations%2C+especially+in+Southeast+Asia.+It+highlights+how+the+term+was+linked+to+trade%2C+community+support%2C+and+even+self-governing+groups+among+Chinese+migrants.%0D%0A">This short piece explains the meaning and use of the word "Kongsi," which refers to Chinese partnerships or associations, especially in Southeast Asia. It highlights how the term was linked to trade, community support, and even self-governing groups among Chinese migrants.
creator: Wong Tai Peng
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,52,part 1.1979.p.102-105. DS591 RASMJ 1979
date: 1979
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Interpretation of a Sanskrit Inscription in the ancient Brunei Script
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=This+study+looks+at+a+Sanskrit+inscription+written+in+ancient+Brunei+script%2C+offering+clues+about+early+cultural+and+religious+influences+in+the+region.+By+decoding+the+text%2C+the+research+shows+connections+between+Brunei+and+wider+Indian+traditions%2C+highlighting+the+area%27s+role+in+regional+trade+and+spiritual+exchange.%0D%0A">This study looks at a Sanskrit inscription written in ancient Brunei script, offering clues about early cultural and religious influences in the region. By decoding the text, the research shows connections between Brunei and wider Indian traditions, highlighting the area's role in regional trade and spiritual exchange.
creator: Arvind Sharma
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,52,part 1.1979.p.99-101. DS591 RASMJ 1979
date: 1979
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Images of Malaya in the Stories of Sir Hugh Clifford
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sir+Hugh+Clifford%E2%80%99s+stories+paint+a+picture+of+Malaya+during+British+colonial+times%2C+focusing+on+village+life%2C+local+customs%2C+and+the+relationship+between+the+British+and+Malays.+His+writing+reflects+both+admiration+and+a+colonial+mindset%2C+giving+insight+into+how+Malaya+was+seen+through+a+British+lens+in+the+early+20th+century.%0D%0A">Sir Hugh Clifford’s stories paint a picture of Malaya during British colonial times, focusing on village life, local customs, and the relationship between the British and Malays. His writing reflects both admiration and a colonial mindset, giving insight into how Malaya was seen through a British lens in the early 20th century.
creator: P.C. Wicks
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,52,part 1.1979.p.57-72. DS591 RASMJ 1979
date: 1979
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Chinese Accounts of the Malay Peninsula
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Chinese+writings+from+the+18th+and+19th+centuries+describe+the+Malay+Peninsula+as+a+place+full+of+trade%2C+different+cultures%2C+and+natural+resources.+These+accounts+show+how+Chinese+travelers+and+officials+viewed+the+region%2C+focusing+on+its+people%2C+goods%2C+and+importance+for+sea+routes.+They+help+us+see+how+China+understood+and+connected+with+Southeast+Asia+during+that+time.">Chinese writings from the 18th and 19th centuries describe the Malay Peninsula as a place full of trade, different cultures, and natural resources. These accounts show how Chinese travelers and officials viewed the region, focusing on its people, goods, and importance for sea routes. They help us see how China understood and connected with Southeast Asia during that time.
creator: Jennifer W. Cushman
creator: A.C. Milner
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,52,part 1.1979.p.1-56. DS591 RASMJ 1979
date: 1979
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Ahmat Majanu's Tombstone at Pengkalan Kempas and its Kawi Inscription
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Ahmat+Majanu%E2%80%99s+tombstone+at+Pengkalan+Kempas+is+very+old+and+special.+It+has+writing+in+two+scripts+which+is+Jawi+and+Kawi+which+shows+a+mix+of+Islamic+and+older+local+cultures.+The+tomb+belongs+to+a+man+named+Sheikh+Ahmad+Majnun%2C+and+the+writing+tells+stories+about+his+life+and+death.+It+helps+us+learn+about+Malaysia%E2%80%99s+past+and+different+traditions.">Ahmat Majanu’s tombstone at Pengkalan Kempas is very old and special. It has writing in two scripts which is Jawi and Kawi which shows a mix of Islamic and older local cultures. The tomb belongs to a man named Sheikh Ahmad Majnun, and the writing tells stories about his life and death. It helps us learn about Malaysia’s past and different traditions.
creator: J.G. de Casparis
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,53,part 1.1980.p.1-22. DS591 RASMJ 1980
date: 1980
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Hakkas
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+Hakkas+is+about+a+group+of+Chinese+people+called+the+Hakka.+They+moved+a+lot+and+settled+in+different+places%2C+including+Malaysia.+The+book+talks+about+their+hard+work%2C+strong+spirit%2C+and+how+they+kept+their+own+language+and+culture.+It+also+shows+how+the+Hakkas+helped+build+the+places+where+they+lived.">The Hakkas is about a group of Chinese people called the Hakka. They moved a lot and settled in different places, including Malaysia. The book talks about their hard work, strong spirit, and how they kept their own language and culture. It also shows how the Hakkas helped build the places where they lived.
creator: Lee Siow Mong
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,53,part 1.1980.p.107-110. DS591 RASMJ 1980
date: 1980
contributor: harith
type: harith

Sandakan 1879-1979
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Sandakan+is+a+town+in+Sabah%2C+Malaysia.+It+tells+how+the+town+started%2C+grew%2C+and+changed+over+a+century+or+approximately+100+years.+Sandakan+was+important+for+trade%2C+especially+timber%2C+and+many+people+from+different+places+came+to+live+there.+The+book+also+talks+about+hard+times%2C+like+wars%2C+and+how+the+town+rebuilt+itself.">Sandakan is a town in Sabah, Malaysia. It tells how the town started, grew, and changed over a century or approximately 100 years. Sandakan was important for trade, especially timber, and many people from different places came to live there. The book also talks about hard times, like wars, and how the town rebuilt itself.
creator: Supriya Bhar
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,53,part 1.1980.p.120-149. DS591 RASMJ 1980
date: 1980
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

A Missionary Source for a Biography of Munshi Abdullah
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+special+letter+was+written+by+a+missionary+who+knew+Munshi+Abdullah+personally.+He+quoted+that+Munshi+Abdullah+was+a+smart+man+who+loved+reading+and+writing.+The+letter+helps+us+learn+more+about+his+life%2C+thoughts%2C+and+how+he+worked+with+people+like+the+missionaries.+It+gives+us+a+closer+look+at+who+he+really+was.">A special letter was written by a missionary who knew Munshi Abdullah personally. He quoted that Munshi Abdullah was a smart man who loved reading and writing. The letter helps us learn more about his life, thoughts, and how he worked with people like the missionaries. It gives us a closer look at who he really was.
creator: A.C. Milner
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,53,part 1.1980.p.111-119. DS591 RASMJ 1980
date: 1980
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Baba Malay Dialect
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=The+Baba+Malay+dialect+is+a+special+way+of+speaking+used+by+the+Baba+Nyonya+people%2C+who+are+part+Chinese+and+part+Malay.+It+mixes+Malay%2C+Chinese%2C+and+a+little+bit+of+English.+This+dialect+started+a+long+time+ago+when+Chinese+people+came+to+live+in+Malaysia+and+married+local+Malays.+It%E2%80%99s+a+fun+and+unique+language+that+shows+their+mixed+culture.">The Baba Malay dialect is a special way of speaking used by the Baba Nyonya people, who are part Chinese and part Malay. It mixes Malay, Chinese, and a little bit of English. This dialect started a long time ago when Chinese people came to live in Malaysia and married local Malays. It’s a fun and unique language that shows their mixed culture.
creator: Tan Chee-Beng
source: Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,53,part 1.1980.p.150-166. DS591 RASMJ 1980
date: 1980
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Notes on the Origin and Development of NAUBAT
subject: Naubat is a kind of royal music that came from Persia to India long ago. Kings used it in their palaces to mark special times, like when the king arrived. It was loud, grand, and very important to celebrate the arrival of the king and other events.
creator: Affan Seljuq
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,49,part 1.1976.p.141-142.. DS591 RASMJ 1976
date: 1976
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Notes Relating to Admiral Cheng Ho's Expeditions
subject: A journal of Admiral Zheng He's from his maritime voyage on 15th century. He provided some drawing from classical Chinese sources like Yingya Shenglan, Xingcha Shenglan, and Xiyang Fanguo Zhi. There was also a journey of him went across Southeast Asia region.
creator: Hsu Yun-Ts'iao
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,49,part 1.1976.p.134-140. DS591 RASMJ 1976
date: 1976
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Singapore's Pauper and Tan Tock Seng Hospitals. Part Two.
description: It appeared that there was a conflict between the hospital and the colonial government. The colonial government refused to help the hospital when they were caught in debt despite the hospital serves the colonial needs apart from the poor Chinese communities in Singapore.
creator: Y.K. Lee
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,49,part 1.1976.p.113-133. DS591 RASMJ 1976
date: 1976
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

Sir Hugh Clifford's Early Career
subject: The journey of his early career were in Malaysia from 1883 to 1903. He served as Governor, Straits Settlements, and High Commissioner, Malay States. It was back then when British control was being established over the Tanah Melayu.
creator: A.J. Stockwell
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,49,part 1.1976.p.89-112. DS591 RASMJ 1976
date: 1976
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article

The Pak Pandir Cycle of Tales
description: <a href="/rimbun/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=41&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Pak+Pandir+is+a+literary+adaption+that+first+appeared+in+the+Cherita+Jenaka+in+1908%2C+produced+by+a+Malay+writer+in+the+palace+tradition.+The+story+has+been+passed+down+through+generations+and+became+a+folklore.+There+are+various+version+of+the+story+in+text+version%2C+overshadowed+the+original+version+which+is+the+oral+version.">Pak Pandir is a literary adaption that first appeared in the Cherita Jenaka in 1908, produced by a Malay writer in the palace tradition. The story has been passed down through generations and became a folklore. There are various version of the story in text version, overshadowed the original version which is the oral version.
creator: Amin Sweeney
source: Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, 49, part 1.1976.p.15-88. DS591 RASMJ 1976
date: 1976
contributor: harith
type: Journal Article