Perkembangan Ekonomi Maritim dalam Sosioekonomi Daerah Manjung (1874-1935)

The Development of Maritime Economy in the Socioeconomic of Manjung District (1874-1935)

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the development of the maritime economy within the socioeconomic of the Manjung district from 1874 to 1935. The Manjung district, previously known as the Dinding district, was a significant area in the history of trade and maritime activities. Major ports along the Dinding River, Lumut, and Pangkor Island played crucial roles as centers of trade and local socioeconomic development in the Dinding district. This study combines quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding. The qualitative method involves document analysis sourced from the National Archives and public higher education institutions in Malaysia, in addition to referencing secondary materials such as history books and journals. Primary sources include Dindings Rural Board, Selangor State Government Secretary, High Commissioner’s Office and the Perak Forest Office. The quantitative method includes statistical data analysis. The findings of the study indicate that the socioeconomic of the Dinding district developed with diverse economic sources, particularly from agriculture, logging, and maritime economic resources. The ports functioned as maritime administrative centers and were pivotal points in the export and import activities of local economic products. In conclusion, the Dinding district contributed to the economic profit of the British under the administration of the Straits Settlements, especially in the maritime economy. The British administrative system regulated the socioeconomic development of the district until it was returned to the Perak State Government in 1935.

Received: 5 April 2024

Reviewed: 22 April 2024

Accepted: 30 June 2024