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Malay Peninsula ruled by sultanates; Sabah and Sarawak under Brunei and Sulu influence.
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British formed the Malayan Union to centralize and simplify the administration of British territories but faced strong opposition from the Malay Nationalists.
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Replaced Malayan Union. Implication:
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Malaya gained independence from Britain on August 31, 1957, with Tunku Abdul Rahman as its first Prime Minister.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman proposed the formation of a new federation called Malaysia, which would include Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore, and Brunei.
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A survey was conducted in Sabah and Sarawak to assess views regarding joining Malaysia.
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The leaders of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak, and the British government signed the Malaysia Agreement, officially approving the formation of Malaysia. Brunei Withdraws.
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Malaysia was originally planned to be formed on August 31, but the date was delayed because Indonesia and the Philippines strongly opposed the plan.
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Malaya, Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak officially became Malaysia.
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Political and racial tensions increased between the federal government and Singapore’s leaders due to differing views on racial policies, economics, and governance.
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Ongoing conflicts and irreconcilable differences resulted in Singapore being expelled from Malaysia and becoming an independent country. This marks the final structure of Malaysia as we know it today.