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(GROUP 1) CHAPTER 5: THE EARLY 1950's PHASE - Coggle Diagram
(GROUP 1) CHAPTER 5: THE EARLY 1950's PHASE
AGRICULTURE
Played a vital role in Malaysia's economy during the 1950s
The country was primarily reliant on the production of rubber and tin
Rubber plantations covered large areas of land, rubber as a major export commodity
Tin mining was also a significant industry
Malaysia's also known as the world's leading tin producers
MINING
Other minerals: coal and gold, were also extracted in the 1950s
Remained as the dominant mining activity due to the country's rich tin deposits
MANUFACTURING
Began to emerge during the 1950s
Driven by the processing of primary commodities, such as rubber and tin
Several factories were established to process these raw materials for export
Manufacturing was not as prominent as agriculture during this period
TRADE
Malaysia had a thriving trade sector, with exports of rubber, tin, and other commodities
Relied heavily on international trade, particularly with major trading partners like the United Kingdom
Contributed significantly to the country's revenue and economic growth
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Malaysia invested in the development of infrastructure, such as roads, railways, ports, and airports
These developments aimed to improve transportation and facilitate the movement of goods and people throughout the country
LABOUR FORCE
Heavily relied on manual labor in the agriculture and mining sectors
Large numbers of workers were employed in rubber plantations and tin mines
Contributing to the country's economic output
COLONIAL INFLUENCE
Malaysia was still a British colony during the 1950s
British colonial policies and investments influenced the country's economic structure and development