History and Governance of Sarawak

📋 Course Outline

1. Sarawak and East Malaysia
2. Early history and Brooke rule
3. Japanese occupation and British rule
4. Self-government and Malaysia formation
5. State administration and leaders
6. Ethnic groups, languages and religion

📖 1. Sarawak and East Malaysia

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Malaysia Timur : Malaysia Timur refers to the region of East Malaysia consisting of Sarawak, Labuan, and Sabah.
• Sarawak largest state : Sarawak is identified as the largest state in Malaysia.
• East Malaysia federation joining date : The formation of Malaysia involved Sarawak joining with Sabah, Singapore, and Tanah Melayu on 16 September 1963.

📝 Essential Points

• Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia.
• Sarawak, Sabah, Singapore, and Tanah Melayu together formed Malaysia on 16 September 1963.
• Sarawak, Labuan, and Sabah are collectively known as Malaysia Timur.

💡 Memory Hook

16-9-63 = the “East” join date: Sarawak + Sabah + Singapore + Tanah Melayu.

📖 2. Early history and Brooke rule

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions