Rubber plantations: Rubber plantations are large agricultural estates where rubber trees are cultivated for their latex sap production. Many Indian migrants found employment on these plantations in Malaysia.
Tin mining: Tin mining refers to the extraction of tin ore from ground deposits. It was one of the major industries that drew Indian workers to Malaysia during this period.
British Straits Settlements: British Straits Settlements were a group of British territories located in present-day Malaysia, including Penang, Malacca, and Singapore. These areas served as important trading hubs and attracted Indian migrants seeking economic opportunities.