QCM : History and Governance of Sarawak — 12 questions

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East Malaysia refers to Sarawak, Labuan, and Sabah. The other choices include territories that were involved in Malaysia’s formation but are not the definition of East Malaysia.

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On 16 September 1963, Sarawak joined Sabah, Singapore, and Tanah Melayu to form Malaysia. Self-government came earlier, on 22 July 1963.

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The source states that human habitation at Gua Niah began around 40,000 years ago. This makes it one of the earliest settlement sites mentioned for Sarawak.

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James Brooke arrived in Sarawak in 1839. Charles Vyner Brooke was the last White Rajah, but he did not arrive in 1839.

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The source states that Sarawak was occupied by Japan for 3 years during World War II. This is the key duration to remember.

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After Charles Vyner Brooke ceded Sarawak to Britain in 1946, Sarawak became a British Crown Colony. It did not become part of Malaysia until 1963.

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Sarawak was granted self-government on 22 July 1963. The 16 September 1963 date refers to the formation of Malaysia.

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Sarawak was one of the founding members of the Federation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963. This followed its self-government in July of the same year.

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The head of Sarawak is the TYT, also known as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri. The Premier is the head of the state government, not the head of state.

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Sarawak has no official religion. This is explicitly stated in the source and is an important distinction from states that do have an official religion.

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The main ethnic groups named are Iban, Melayu, Cina, Melanau, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu. The other options include groups from other regions or omit several of the listed communities.

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Sarawak's two official state languages are Malay and English. The other pairs include languages that are not identified as the official state languages.