BWM Talk Series: Revisiting the Guthrie Dawn Raid by Prof. Nicholas J. White
Malaya (as it was then known) at the time of its independence in 1957 was the world’s largest producer of tin and rubber. However, these industries were mostly foreign (i.e. British) owned. Unlike some developing countries, Malaysia did not seize or nationalise colonial assets by force. Instead, we did it in the most gentlemanly manner possible – we went to the London Stock Exchange to acquire these assets at full market prices!
The Guthrie Dawn Raid in 1981 remains a watershed in Malaysian corporate history. It paved the way for the localisation of and cessation of foreign control in plantation and trading companies which were previously established under colonial rule in Malaya such as Sime Darby, Boustead, Harrisons & Crossfields, Guthrie and many others.
Location: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 4 July 2026
Time: 2.30 PM
Fee: RM20 (non-members) | Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.
About The Speaker
Prof Nicholas J. White of Liverpool John Moores University, UK will share fascinating insights from his extensive research and work on this topic. We look forward to seeing you at the talk!
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