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1. This island colony was founded by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. It was named Prince of Wales Island. It is now a state within Malaysia. What is its modern name?
2. Apart from the Federal Territory, this is the smallest state within Malaysia. It once paid tribute to the King of Siam (Thailand), who carved the state out of another state. It is also the northernmost. Which is it?
3. This state was known to the mariners of old as Kallah or Queda. It is known as the "the Rice Bowl" of Malaysia. The state has produced two Malaysian Prime Ministers.
4. The name of this state in English means "silver". It is the first state to accept a British resident. It is the main source for Malaysia tin exports. One of its sultans was deported to Seychelles island in mid eighteenth century by the British.
5. This state is considered the most industrialized in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur was once its capital. One of its famous British Residents was Frank Sweetenham.
6. This state was once known as British North Borneo. Its capital is Kota Kinabalu which was formerly known as Jesselton.
7. This is the southernmost state in Malaysia. During World War II, the Japanese launched their invasion of Singapore across the straits which also carries the state's name.
8. It was once ruled by a white raja (or king). It is also on Borneo Island. It is the largest state in Malaysia.
9. The Japanese began their invasion of Malaya from this state's capital on 6th December 1941.
10. This is the only state established after independence. Its name in English means 'Federal Territory'. It is the home of both Kuala Lumpur and Patrica.
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