The Formation of Malaysia

Malaysia celebrates its peaceful journey towards independence from colonial powers. Here's a compilation of scenes of the country's struggle and daily life of Malaysians towards the formation of a new country.  Photos courtesy of Associated Press and from the Formation of a Nation photography exhibition organised by the Islamic Arts Museum of Malaysia and National Archives. The exhibition is open until end of November.

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  1. National Language Week
  2. Malaysia Day celebrations
  3. Prophet Muhammad's birthday celebrations
  4. Malay Muslims praying
  5. Sikh infantry
  6. Soh Chin Aun
  7. Parliament of Malaysia
  8. Malaysia's first railway station
  9. Emergency period
  10. Helping disabled
  11. Queen Elizabeth's visit
  12. King and Queen
  13. Crowds at Merdeka Stadium
  14. Declaration of Independence
  15. Speech at Merdeka Stadium
  16. PM speaks to crowds at Merdeka Stadium
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