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The formation of Malaysia

Khong Kim Hoong, Heng Pek Koon and R. S. Milne

Creating a nation-state comprising diverse ethnic, economic and cultural elements proved to be a complicated exercise. Every member state’s interests had to be protected in the search for common ground. However, the Malaysia Agreement demonstrated that compromise and concession could lead a diverse group of peoples towards a common destiny. On 16 September 1963 began the story of Malaysia as it is known today.

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  • Birth of Malaysia
  • Uniting a diverse country

 

Malaysia flag

The design for the Malayan flag was chosen after a competition in 1949.