In 1917, the British colonial government in Johor implemented an act which abolished the Kangchu system in the state, and the value for gambier declined during the early 20th century.
Pada tahun 1917, pemerintah kolonial Britania di Johor menerapkan peraturan yang menghapuskan sistem Kangchu di wilayah tersebut, dan harga gambir anjlok selama awal abad ke-20.