1933
| Currency Rate to USD | 1.65 |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | 61 |
| Population (millions) | 4.6 |
| Nasi Lemak Price | 10 cents |
| Teh Tarik Price | 5 cents |
| Urban Population Percentage | 15.5% |
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.
Passage of the Malay Regiment Bill by the Federal Council of Federated Malay States 1933
The passage of the Malay Regiment Bill on 23 January 1933 by the Federal Council of the Federated Malay States marked the establishment of the first organized Malay military unit in British Malaya, fostering indigenous involvement in colonial defense and laying the foundation for the modern Malaysian Army.
Formation of the First Experimental Malay Company of the Malay Regiment, 1933
The formation of the First Experimental Malay Company on 1 March 1933 in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, represented the inaugural step in creating an all-Malay military unit under British colonial rule in Malaya.
Completion and Opening of Alwi Mosque in Perlis
In 1933, the Alwi Mosque in Kangar, Perlis, was completed and officially opened by Raja Syed Alwi, marking a significant cultural and religious milestone in the small Malay state under British protectorate rule.
Establishment of the Football Association of Malaya
The formation of the Football Association of Malaya (FAM) in 1933 marked the creation of a centralized governing body for football in British Malaya, unifying state associations and professionalizing the sport under colonial administration.
Start of Construction of Istana Bukit Serene
In 1933, construction commenced on Istana Bukit Serene, the royal palace of Johor, as a grand gift from the Johor government to Sultan Ibrahim to mark his upcoming 40th anniversary on the throne.
Incorporation of Kulim Rubber Plantations Ltd
The incorporation of Kulim Rubber Plantations Ltd in 1933 marked the establishment of a key British company in Malaya's rubber industry, which later diversified into palm oil and became a significant player in Malaysia's agribusiness sector.
Death of Raja Chulan
Raja Chulan, a prominent Perak royal and advocate for Malay interests in British Malaya, died on 10 April 1933 at the age of 63, marking the end of a significant era in colonial-era Malay leadership and reforms.
Death of Tuanku Muhammad Shah and ascension of Tuanku Abdul Rahman as Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
On 1 August 1933, Tuanku Muhammad Shah, the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, passed away after a 45-year reign.
