1931
| Currency Rate to USD | 1.54 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 70 |
| Population (millions) | 4.4 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | 10 cents |
| Teh Tarik Price | 5 cents |
| Urban Population Percentage | 15.1% |
British Colonial Era
Under British rule, life for folks in Malaya meant working the plantations, mining tin and rubber, crowded immigrant labour, sharp ethnic divisions, limited political voice.
Great Depression
A global economic crash that caused widespread poverty, unemployment, and loss of trust in financial, political, and social institutions.
Founding of St. Anthony's School in Teluk Intan
On 2 February 1931, Rev. Fr. Michel Bonamy established St. Anthony's School in Teluk Intan, Perak, as a modest Catholic educational institution starting with 11 students, reflecting missionary efforts to provide faith-based education in British Malaya.
Announcement of Kallang Aerodrome Site Selection
On 31 August 1931, the Governor of the Straits Settlements announced the selection of Kallang Basin as the site for a new civil aerodrome in Singapore, addressing the growing needs of commercial aviation and marking a key step in colonial infrastructure development.
Beginning of Construction on Masjid Alwi in Perlis
In 1931, construction began on Masjid Alwi in Kangar, Perlis, a significant project funded by the local community and named after Raja Syed Alwi, symbolizing religious devotion and cultural identity in the British protectorate.
