Dawn Raid (Malaysia)

The Dawn Raid (Malay: Serangan Subuh) was an economic maneuver carried out by Malaysia on 7 September 1981 to reclaim control of Guthrie Corporation, a British-owned plantation company. The operation involved the rapid acquisition of its shares on the London Stock Exchange, enabling Malaysia to secure a majority stake and reclaim approximately 200,000 acres (800 km2) of agricultural land.[1] This event is considered a significant moment in Malaysia's economic history, representing its efforts to regain control over key economic resources previously held by foreign entities.[2]

  1. ^ Murad, Dina (2021-09-12). "The Guthrie Dawn Raid remembered". The Star. Archived from the original on 2021-09-12. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
  2. ^ Kaur, Amarjit (2011). "Economic and Social Transition in Plantation Agriculture: The Case of the Malaysian Estate Sector". Asian Studies Review. 35 (3): 355–370. doi:10.1080/13639811.2011.648999.