INS/MAL - Suggested changes

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[ ] Custom leader description and traits for Ibrahim I:

Traits: Generous playboy: political power gain -0.05, consumer goods -2%, +5% infrastructure construction speed Divisive figure: Improve relations opinion -25%, stability -5%

Born: 17 September 1873 in Istana Bidadari, Singapore, Straits Settlements

As the eldest son of Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor, Tunku Ibrahim ascended the throne as the 22nd Sultan of Johor the day of his father's funeral on September 7, 1895. Prior to this he had engaged with European royal families and acted as state regent and representative abroad during his father's absence. Early in his reign, he relied heavily upon his private secretary Abdul Rahman Andakon advice and assistance in running the affairs of Johor due to his own inexperience. The early years of his reign leading up to the Great War were spent both convincing British investors to invest in Johor and fighting their encroaching influence in the state. His actions consistently drew the ire of British authorities due to his negligence of his state affairs and his stubborn resistence of their influence.

His big break came with the outbreak of the Great War where Johor experienced a budget surplus thanks to an increase of rubber prices which would last for the rest of the 1910s. The collapse of the British Empire in the wake of the British Revolution saw the Germans move into Malaya and Johor who Sultan Ibrahim cautiously welcomed. He later took up the role of a constitutional monarch whose official duties were purely ceremonial but occasionally voiced his opinion in state affairs which were noted by the German administration due to his influence on state affairs.

Notes: He has developed a close relationship with Japanese aristocrat Tokugawa Yoshichika, a descendant of the Tokugawa Shoguns after the latter's visit to Johor in 1921. Tokugawa Yoshichika is a fluent speaker of Malay and despite the frustration displayed by the German administration of his friendship and influence over the sultan, their relationship has only become stronger with time. He is also a friend of the notable American hunter, authour and animal collector Frank Buck who with the Sultan's discretion has collected thousands of live specimens to bring to shows across the United States.

He is considered to be "fabulously wealthy" and has a reputation of being a wild playboy. His exploits ranged from changing the colour of his racing horse to present it as an unknown, with better odds of course to less savoury behaviour in the red-light area of Vienna. To be fair, he spread his wealth around, giving a magnificent pair of Malayan tigers to the Berlin Zoo on the one hand and, on the other, sending a huge cash present to the Kaiser on his Jubilee.

(Additional description if a Japanese puppet) Much to the ire of many in the Malay states, he was appointed Yang di-Pertuan Agong by the Japanese administration, possibly due to his friendship with Tokugawa Yoshichika, his meek nature or both. He reluctantly accepted the position despite his age and desire to stay out of the limelight domestically. His friend has a grand vision for a unified Malaya with Sultan Ibrahim at the helm which may finally be realised.

He could also be an option for an elected ruler if Insulandia takes that option after the Sultan's coup since OTL he was offered the position of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Another option could be Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan since OTL, the idea of a rotating monarchy is inspired by Negeri Sembilan's elective monarchy.

Yusof bin Ishak description: Born 12 August 1910 Terong, Klian Pauh, Perak, Federated Malay States

A journalist by profession, Yusof bin Ishak was the eldest son in a family of nine. Yusof began his career as a journalist and went into partnership with two other friends to publish, Sportsman, a sports magazine devoted entirely to sports. In 1932, Yusof joined Warta Malaya, a well-known newspaper during that time. Warta Malaya was heavily influenced by developments in the Middle East and Yusof wanted a newspaper dedicated to Malay issues. He was eventually successful with the establishment of the newspaper Utusan and developed a cult-like following in Singapore and to a lesser extent the rest of the states.

Notes: His brother is the notable militant Abdul Aziz bin Ishak who unlike his brother is an enigmatic character in all except his desire to see the Malay mainland liberated and some rumours for it to be under the same banner as the archipelago. He has also had a less successful journalistic career than his brother and is more well known for his spats with the German administration.

Tunku Abdul Rahman description:

Born: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. 8 February 1903 Istana Tia Tangga, Alor Setar, Kedah Sultanate, Siam

Resourceful: Production efficiency cap +2%, infractructure construction speed +5%, consumer goods -3% Popular figure: +5% stability, political power gain +0.10

The seventh son and one of 45 children of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah of Kedah, Tunku Abdul Rahman never really had any real chance of becoming sultan. Having a few of his sibilings die from cholera and malaria, he left for London in 1920 to study. He kicked up a political firestorm by angering his brother and regent Tunku Ibrahim by marrying a non-Malay woman without prior permission from either him or the Sultan. However the regent's fury was silenced with his death and his replacement approved of the marriage.

His stints on Langkawi drew the attention of many as he was denied funds from the colonial office to develop the archipelago which lacked even proper roads. Ever-resourceful, Tunku's genius in winning co-operation from members of the public of all communities led to the construction of a jetty and later to the opening of several earth roads using money and material which he collected.

Now finding himself at the forefront of a newly independent and developing Malaya, it remains to be seen if he can emulate his local successes on a national scale.

[ ] Trait for Insulandian leaders if Malaya is acquired (Should be activated via a decision in Insulandian expansion):

Bismarck of the Malays (War support +5%, daily compliance gain +0.03%)

Description: Having achieved a level of unity unseen since Majapahit, the dream of many Insulandians of seeing their mainland brethren liberated has finally been achieved. Having been written on the title of the national anthem itself, the dream of Insulandia Raya seemed distant, thanks to the naval supremacy of the German occupiers.

Insulandia should have an option to reclaim Pattani and other Malay states from Siam given that they are not part of the same faction. If so, Insulandia could try to ask for Japan's backing

New VPs:

[ ] Pontianak (It is quite an important port city and the historical capital of the Sultanate of the same name. West Borneo currently doesn't have a VP)
[ ] Merauke (Largest city in SW New Guinea and the state does not have one)
[ ] Tarakan (Largest city in North Kalimantan province)
[ ] Tanjungkarang–Telukbetung (Oosthaven in Dutch, located where Bandar Lampung is today. It is a fairly large city and should be included)
[ ] Langsa (It's port is present but not the VP itself)
[ ] Mandano (Sulawesi is quite big and has only 1 VP. It's port is present but not the VP itself)
[ ] Ambon (So that the Moluccas has a VP)
[ ] Denpasar (As a VP for Bali and the surrounding islands)
[ ] Sampit (So that the south coast of Borneo has a VP. OTL, the Indonesian declaration of independence was transmitted there)
[ ] Kuantan (So that the Malay Penninsula has a secondary port on the South China Sea and one that is controlled by the GEA)
[ ] Dobo (So the Aru islands have a VP)
[x] Independent Malaya should have an option to rename George Town and Jesselton if they own North Borneo which they would do if they resent their former overlords enough or if the Japanese do as part of de-westernization. Brunei should also be renamed to Bandar Brunei since Brunei could refer to either the sultanate or historical empire

Additional context or comments:

[x] Perak should probably be renamed to Perak-Selangor since Selangor is also equally as important due to its population and economic value and contains Kuala Lumpur which is enclaved within it but administered separately. They could be separated instead as an option.

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