Governor Treacher renamed the place Labuan Semporna, which is Malay for what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Perfect anchorage
- Step 1: Governor Treacher renamed the place "Labuan Semporna" which is Malay for "perfect anchorage" but the word Labuan was subsequently dropped. Answer: Perfect anchorage. Why not the others: End of the forest, Island of pirates and Safe harbour don't fit.
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