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===History=== | |||
The Straits Settlements were a group of British territories located in Southeast Asia. | The Straits Settlements were a group of British territories located in Southeast Asia. | ||
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The Straits Settlements consisted of the four individual settlements of Malacca, Dinding, Penang (also known as Prince of Wales Island), Singapore (with Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands). The island of Labuan, off the the coast of Borneo, was also incorporated into the colony with effect from 1 January 1907, becoming a separate settlement within it in 1912. With the exception of [[Singapore]], Christmas Island, and the Cocos Islands, these territories now form part of [[Malaysia]]. | The Straits Settlements consisted of the four individual settlements of Malacca, Dinding, Penang (also known as Prince of Wales Island), Singapore (with Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands). The island of Labuan, off the the coast of Borneo, was also incorporated into the colony with effect from 1 January 1907, becoming a separate settlement within it in 1912. With the exception of [[Singapore]], Christmas Island, and the Cocos Islands, these territories now form part of [[Malaysia]]. | ||
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I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome ! | I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome ! | ||