Chapter 630: Hercules Class and Hurricane Class

The reforms on Sumatra Island and Java Island, along with the independence of Kalimantan Island, were almost simultaneous, keeping these three islands, once part of the Dutch East Indies, at the top of the world news for an entire month.

Sumatra and Java retained their original names and were temporarily subject to military management.

Meanwhile, Kalimantan became the independent United Chiefdom of Kalimantan, with its capital in Balikpapan, located on the eastern side of the island.

For at least three years to come, the migration of the indigenous population would be the biggest topic amongst these three islands and the only action by Australasia on Sumatra and Java.

Once the migration of the indigenous peoples was complete, the development of Sumatra and Java would begin, and these islands would fully localize, turning into the key to Arthur's control of the Malacca Strait.