The Effects of Japanese Occupation in Sabah: During and After World War II (1941-1963)
The Japanese were the only colonial power that challenged Britishhegemony in Sabah, then known as "North Borneo". In 1941 they attackedand defeated the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) and assumedgovernance of the land for the remainder of the war. Although their presencewas temporary,...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2020
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Intellectual discourse
Year: 2020, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 511-527 |
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| Summary: | The Japanese were the only colonial power that challenged Britishhegemony in Sabah, then known as "North Borneo". In 1941 they attackedand defeated the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) and assumedgovernance of the land for the remainder of the war. Although their presencewas temporary, it was enough to fundamentally alter the course of the historyof Sabah. This paper explores the effects of the Japanese occupation during theyears 1942 to 1963, concentrating on economic, political, and social progress.This includes two distinctive periods: the invasion and occupation (1942-1945)and over the longer term, including both positive and negative effects for localpeoples. This study is important to understand the reasons for the transitionof Sabah from a British Protectorate to a Crown Colony, set against its rolein the framework of the Japanese "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere".Studies of the history of Sabah in general are lacking, particularly concerningthe important years of British colonialism, the Japanese occupation, and thedecolonization period. This study draws on archival and library resources tofind that the Japanese occupation brought problems to certain parties and fields,alongside some tangible benefits for some groups. It is hoped that this studywill open up historical understanding and investigation of the significance ofJapanese influence in Sabah. |
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| ISSN: | 2289-5639 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Intellectual discourse
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