Take the following as truth: Until the end of the 18th century, England had projected little interest in Malaya, though the EIC had made an abortive attempt in 1773 to use North Borneo as a base for its China trade.
Then the following statement: "England projected little interest in Malaya until the 18th century, except for an attempt to use North Borneo in trading with the Chinese." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: False