The Unfederated Malay States, on the other hand, maintained their quasi-independence, had more autonomy, and instead of having a Resident they were required only to accept a British Advisor, though in reality they were still bound by treaty to accept the advice.
Unfederated Malay States, på den anden side, fastholdt deres kvasi-uafhængighed, havde mere autonomi og i stedet for at have en Resident, var de kun forpligtede til at acceptere en britisk Advisor, selv om de i virkeligheden stadig var bundet ved en traktat til at acceptere rådgivning.