1909 in British Malaya

This article lists important figures and events in the public affairs of British Malaya during the year 1909.

Incumbent political figures Central level High Commissioner to the Federated Malay States: Sir John Anderson Governor of Straits Settlements: Sir John Anderson

State level

Straits Settlements Penang : Residents-Councillor: William Peel Malacca : Residents-Councillor:

Federated Malay States Selangor : British Residents of Selangor: Henry Conway Belfield Sultan of Selangor: Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah Negri Sembilan: British Residents of Negri Sembilan:Douglas Graham Campbell Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan: Tuanku Muhammad Shah Pahang : British Residents of Pahang: Harvey Chevallier (acting, until unknown date) Edward Lewis Brockman (from unknown date) Sultan of Pahang: Sultan Ahmad Muazzam Shah Perak : British Residents of Perak: Ernest Woodford Birch Sultan of Perak: Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I

Other states

Perlis : Raja of Perlis: Syed Alwi Jamalullail Johore : Sultan of Johore: Sultan Ibrahim Al-Masyhur Kedah : Sultan of Kedah: Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah Kelantan : Sultan of Kelantan: Sultan Muhammad IV Trengganu : Sultan of Trengganu: Sultan Zainal Abidin III

Events 10 March - The Anglo-Siamese Treaty is signed. Siam transfers suzerainty of the northern Malay states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu to the United Kingdom. Siam also cedes parts of Upper Perak (Gerik) region to the Federated Malay States. Unknown date – The Birch Memorial Clock Tower is unveiled to commemorate the first British Resident of Perak, James W. W. Birch.

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