The Malayan Union was a short-lived political entity established by the British in 1946, aimed at unifying the Malay Peninsula under a single administration. It replaced the former British Malaya and included the states of Malacca, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis. The union was intended to streamline governance and promote economic development. However, the Malayan Union faced significant opposition from the local Malay population, who felt their rights and privileges were threatened. This resistance led to its dissolution in 1948, paving the way for the formation of the Federation of Malaya, which restored some autonomy to the Malay states while still under British control.