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This led to the 2-D lottery, which in turn gave rise to 3-D and later, 4-D, betting games which were wildly popular in Singapore and Malaysia from the 1950s. [ citation needed ] The Singapore Turf Club was the first to introduce the 4-D draw in Singapore in May 1966, offering a S$ 2,000 first prize for a $1 ticket.
General elections were held in Malaysia on Saturday, 10 May 1969, although voting was postponed until between 6 June and 4 July 1970 in Sabah and Sarawak. [1] This election marked the first parliamentary election held in Sabah and Sarawak after the formation of Malaysia in 1963.
General elections were held in the Federation of Malaya on Wednesday, 27 July 1955, the only general election before independence in 1957. They were held to elect members of the Federal Legislative Council, whose members had previously been fully appointed by the British High Commissioner.
1997 Asian financial crisis: The Ringgit had lost 50% of its value, falling from above 2.50 to under 4.57 to the US dollar 7 April: NTV7, Malaysia's new channel, was officially launched. 8 May: Suria KLCC shopping mall was officially opened at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. 27 June
General elections were held in Malaysia between Saturday, 24 August and Saturday, 14 September 1974. [2] Voting took place in all 154 parliamentary constituencies of Malaysia, each electing one Member of Parliament to the Dewan Rakyat, the dominant house of Parliament.
12:00 am – In Selangor Club Padang, The Union Jack flag was lowered and replaced by the independent Federation of Malayan flag. 7:30 am – The proclamation of independence was held in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur; 31 August–7 September – The Merdeka Tournament or Pestabola Merdeka was held for the first time after Malayan independence.
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History of Malaysia • Timeline • Years This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1969 , together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians. Race riots following the general election of 10 May led to the dissolution of parliament and an interim legislative council being put in place.