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When did Malaysia gain independence?

  • 31 August 1957

  • 15 August 1955

  • 1 January 1958

  • 30 June 1956

Answer

Malaysia gained independence on August 31, 1957, marking the end of British colonial rule. This significant event in Malaysian history led to the formation of the Federation of Malaya, which later expanded to include Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore. The independence movement was spearheaded by leaders such as Tunku Abdul Rahman, who became the first Prime Minister of the newly independent nation.
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