Pencapaian teknologi Alam Melayu dan kesannya terhadap politik ekonomi antarabangsa

Technological achievements of Malay world and its impact on international political economy

Abstract

Berdasarkan bukti arkeologi dan catatan sejarah, bangsa Melayu telah mencapai kemajuan teknologi dalam pelbagai lapangan seperti perkapalan, seni bina, pertanian, pengairan dan lain-lain. Selain memiliki tamadunnya tersendiri, masyarakat di Alam Melayu juga telah terdedah dengan kepelbagaian tamadun asing. Kedudukan geografi yang strategik dan kekayaan sumber alam semula jadi menjadi faktor utama perkembangan teknologi dan inovasi yang mana sebahagiannya memberi sumbangan dan kesan terhadap politik ekonomi antarabangsa.

Based on archaeological evidence and historical records, the Malays have reached the technological advances in various fields such as shipbuilding, architecture, agriculture, irrigation, and others. In addition to having its own civilization, the Malay community has been exposed to various foreign civilizations. Strategic geographical location and wealth of natural resources were the main factor of technological development and innovation which contributed  and impacted the international political economy.