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Which European colonial power took control of Malaya and built the port at Singapore?

A. The United Kingdom
B. Portugal
C. Spain
D. Netherlands

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User Touts
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It was "A. The United Kingdom" that took control of Malaya and built the port at Singapore, since they believed this would be highly advantageous for trade.
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