The reason why Malay oppose Malayan Union

Dato' Onn Jaafar lead the protest to Malayan Union 

         Now everyone, let’s find out why Malay oppose Malayan Union. Basically there are four reasons why they are not agreed and oppose Malayan union. The first one is the elimination of the sovereignty and authority of the Malay ruler or Raja-raja Melayu. As an illustration, denying the Sultanate as the highest Malay rulers. Thus, this situation will make the Malay ruler as the one who loss throne and dignity as a protector of the Malays. Plus, the collection of Zakat also is under the authority of the British Governor. Thus, these situations seem that Malay Rulers Council member without any power at all.

                                          The Malay claim the right

The second reason why Malay did not agree with Malayan Union is because they worry that the Malay civilization might be eroded. This is because the system of monarchy, the Malay language and Jawi script will not practice or not use anymore. These situations challenge the Malay supremacy.  Thus, the Malay concern and anxious they might lose their identity and their motherland. Apart from that, the Malay also not satisfies with the liberal nationality as offer by the British in Malayan Union. This is because Jus soli citizenship status quo threatens the indigenous Malays as the number of Malays to be small due to the influx of immigrants.

                                 The opposition of Malayan Union

  

The last one why Malay opposes Malayan Union is because; they don’t like with the way sir Sir Harold Mac Michael get the signature of the Malay ruler to make Malayan Union the real one. He, threaten to lowering the Malay rulers from the throne if they did not accept the Malayan Union. Malay Rulers also were not given enough time to consult with the Council of State or his advisers as happened to the Sultan of Perak. Thus, all of these situations strengthen the bond between the Malay to oppose Malayan Union.