Mohamed Ali (Malaysian prince) was a Malay noble installed by the Dutch Oost-Indische Compagnie as a client ruler over the coastal region of Salangore after the 1784 Dutch expedition. He had previously governed the kingdom of Siak.
Installation by the Dutch
After the capture of Salangore, Van Braam dispatched two frigates, two kotters, and two armed vessels to enforce the Dutch claim. Mohamed Ali was granted a lease over the territory and his descendants were recognised as the legitimate authority by the Company.
Role in Regional Politics
Mohamed Ali’s appointment was part of a broader Dutch strategy to secure the Straits of Malacca and to counter Buginese influence in the archipelago. His rule facilitated Dutch trade and military logistics in the area.
See Also
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665-1945, OCR text, pp. 80‑82.