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However, contemporary Malaysia regards the entire history of Malaya and Borneo, spanning thousands of years back to prehistoric times, as its own history. [1] [2] [3] Significant events in Malaysia's modern history include the formation of the federation, the separation of Singapore, the racial riots, and Mahathir Mohamad's era of ...
To promote greater administrative efficiency, these four states were brought together in 1895/1896 to form the Federated Malay States. This structure was highly centralized, with real power resting in the hands of the agents of the British Government, at first called the Resident-General, and later the Chief Secretary.
February 1895 – Pudu Prison in final construction stage and completed at the same year and used as the central prison in Selangor and Federated Malay States. [1] The first governor of Pudu Prison was Lt. Col. J.A.B. Ellen. 1:2. Flag of the Federated Malay States (1895–1946)
It was established on 1 February 1948. [2] Initially a self-governing colony of the United Kingdom, Malaya became fully sovereign on 31 August 1957, [3] and on 16 September 1963, Malaya was superseded by Malaysia when it united with Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah), and Sarawak. [4]
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1 July: Full immigration control at Malaysia-Singapore border was imposed with beginning of passport checks at Johor Immigration Center. 8 August: ASEAN Declaration: Malaysia signed Bangkok Declaration with Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore to form ASEAN. 1 September
Portuguese Malacca: 1511–1641: Dutch–Portuguese War: 1601–1661: Dutch Malacca: 1641–1824: Pahang Kingdom: 1770–1881: Straits Settlements: 1786–1946
Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia; it is also the nation's capital. The history of Kuala Lumpur began in the middle of the 19th century with the rise of the tin mining industry, and boomed in the early 20th century with the development of rubber plantations in Selangor.