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Federation of Malaya

The Federation of Malaya is the name given to a federation of 11 states that existed from 31 January 1948 until 16 September 1963. The Federation became independent on 31 August 1957...

Timeline of Events

1951

12.22.1951

The Selangor Labour Party is founded in Selangor, Malaya.

1952

6.26.1952

The Pan-Malayan Labour Party is founded in Malaya, as a union of statewise labour parties.

1957

8.31.1957

The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gains its independence from the United Kingdom.

1963

9.16.1963

Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, British North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore soon leaves this new country,