The Road to Independence: Malaya’s Battle Against Communism

Following the establishment of the Federation of Malaya, looming uncertainty befell the Chinese majority, who felt excluded from the development and special guarantees of rights given to the Malays, as well as the establishment of a colonial government under the British. This ultimately manifested in the displeasure of the Malayan Communist Party [MCP] (or otherwise officially known as the Communist Party of Malaya [CMP]), which was an organisation that was composed largely of Chinese members committed to achieving an independent, communist Malaya. MCP was a Marxist-Leninist and anti-imperialist political party that was founded in 1930. They led the resistance effort against the Japanese during WWII, responsible for the creation of both the Malayan Peoples’ Anti-Japanese Army and the Malayan National Liberation Army… Asian Geographic Magazine

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13 Best Asian Recipes

If Pan-Asian is your favourite cuisine and you are out looking for some inspiration to cook up a storm at home, then you've come to the right place. Explore the diverse cuisines of Asia, all synonymous with remarkable flavours and vibrant colours. Ingredients common to many cultures of the regions include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chillies and soy; while stir frying, steaming and deep frying are the most common cooking methods employed to make delectable dishes. And the rich curries that make pan-Asian cuisine such a rage around the globe are cooked with coconut milk that works brilliantly to accentuate the flavours… NDTV Food

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