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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 ...
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The Straits Settlements (Malay: Negeri-Negeri Selat) were a group of British territories located in Southeast Asia.Originally established in 1826 as part of the territories controlled by the British East India Company, the Straits Settlements came under control of the British Raj in 1858 and then under direct British control as a Crown colony in 1867.
1888 German map of Singapore Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles , with a great deal of help from Major William Farquhar . Before establishing Singapore, Raffles was the Lieutenant Governor of Java from 1811 to 1815.
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.
It was the first deadliest air crash disaster for Malaysia Airlines in history. 1979: 21 December: Pedra Branca dispute: Singapore lodged a formal protest with Malaysia in response to a map published by Malaysia in 1979 claiming Pedra Branca. 1980: 6 April
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)
History of Malaysia; ... 1891–1895: Mat Salleh Rebellion: 1894–1905: Federated Malay States: 1895–1946: ... Map of British Borneo in 1960.