In the previous entry, we discuss about why Malay opposes Malayan Union, right? Now, let’s look into who is the authority that against Malayan Union and the method used. The first Individually resistance is by Dato ' Onn Ja'afar. He wrote a letter to Utusan Malaya exclamation held congress and established the United Malays Organisation (Umno).
Besides that, Malay rulers also contribute in oppose the Malayan Union. For the example, Johor Sultan sent the letter to Colonial Secretary condemn about Malayan Union. He get support from former British officer who have experience served in Malay.
They are Frank Swettentam, Ronald Bradell, RO Winstedt, George Maxwell, Sir Frederick Weld and Sir Cecil Clementi Smith. They against the Malayan Union proposal publicly in The Times of London.
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