George Ernest Shaw

George Ernest Shaw CMG OBE (5 January 1877 – 1958) was a British colonial administrator who served as British Adviser in Kelantan and Johore.

Early life and education
George Ernest Shaw was born on 5 January 1877, and was educated in Dublin where he received his BA in Law.

Career
In 1900, Shaw entered the Malay Civil Service as a cadet, and was posted to Larut as acting assistant Collector of Land Revenue. From 1901 to 1911, he held various positions in Krian including Inspector of Mines, Collector of Land Revenue, assistant Immigration Agent, and acting assistant District Officer.

In 1911, he was seconded to Kedah as Adviser, Lands. In 1916, he went to the War Office in London where he was attached to the Directorate of Prisoners of War and, in recognition of his work, was awarded the OBE. He then returned to Malaya and resumed his position in Kedah.

In 1923, he was appointed Acting Commissioner, Lands and Mines in Johore before being sent on special duty to Burma. In 1926, he was appointed British Adviser, Kelantan. In 1927, he was enrolled as a member of the Johore State Council, and in 1928, was appointed General Adviser, Johore, remaining in the post until his retirement on health grounds in 1931.

Honours
Shaw was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1919 New Years Honours, and was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1931 Birthday Honours.