1957 in Malaya

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1957 in Malaya

Map of Federation of Malaya

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj announced the independence of Malaya from the British on August 31 1957 at Stadium Merdeka.

The Flag of Malaya in use from 1950 to 1963

[edit] Incumbents (From 31 August 1957)

(Source: Malaysian Department of Informations)

15 August - The Federal Legislative Council passed the first Federation of Malayan constitution from the Reid Commission.
27 August - The Federation of Malayan constitution was took effect for the first time.
30 August - Merdeka Stadium is officially opened.
31 August - Malaya achieved its independence from Britain.
- 12:00 am - In Selangor Club Padang, The Union Jack flag is lowered and replaced by independent Federation of Malayan flag.
- 7:30 am - The proclamation of independence is held in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
1 September - Tuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan is installed as the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
2 September - Malaya officially admitted to 88th United Nations members.
October - SMK Assunta is established.
3 October - The Agreement Between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Federation of Malaya on External Defense and Mutual Assistance was finalized.
30 October - The Alliance (the predecessor of the Barisan Nasional political coalition in Malaysia) was officially registered as a political organization.
1 December - The Malayan Public Records Office (now known as the Malaysian National Archives) was formed.
30 December - The first Malay Cultural Congress was held at Melaka.

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