1957 in Malaya
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This article lists important figures and events in Malayan public affairs during the year 1957, together with births and deaths of significant Malayans. Malaya became independent from British colonial rule on 31 August 1957.
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Map of Federation of Malaya
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The Merdeka Stadium.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj announced the independence of Malaya from the British on August 31, 1957, at Stadium Merdeka.
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The Flag of Malaya in use from 1950 to 1963
Political figures (from 31 August 1957)[]
Federal level[]
- Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Tuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan
- Raja Permaisuri Agong: Tuanku Kurshiah of Negeri Sembilan
- Prime Minister: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj
- Deputy Prime Minister: Datuk Abdul Razak Hussein
State level[]
Sultan of Johor: Sultan Ibrahim
Sultan of Kedah: Sultan Badlishah
Sultan of Kelantan: Sultan Ibrahim
Raja of Perlis: Tuanku Syed Putra
Sultan of Perak: Sultan Yussuff Izzuddin Shah
Sultan of Pahang: Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah
Sultan of Selangor: Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah (Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong)
Sultan of Terengganu: Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah
Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan: Tunku Munawir (Regent)
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang: Raja Tun Uda
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca: Tun Leong Yew Koh
- (Source: Malaysian Department of Informations)
Events[]
- 15 August – The Federal Legislative Council passed the first Federation of Malayan constitution from the Reid Commission.
- 27 August – The Federation of Malayan constitution took effect for the first time.
- 30 August – Stadium Merdeka was officially opened.
- 31 August – Malaya achieved its independence from Britain, and joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
- 12:00 am – In Selangor Club Padang, The Union Jack flag was lowered and replaced by the independent Federation of Malayan flag.
- 7:30 am – The proclamation of independence was held in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
- 31 August–7 September – The Merdeka Tournament or Pestabola Merdeka was held for the first time after Malayan independence.
- 1 September – Tuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan was installed as the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
- 2 September – Malaya officially admitted as the 88th United Nations member.
- October – was established.
- 3 October – The Agreement Between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 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 or ) was formed.
- 30 December – The first Malay Cultural Congress was held at Melaka.
Births[]
- 17 March – Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin – Politician and Menteri Besar Perak (2008–2009)
- 25 April – – Actor and comedian
- 25 April – – Actor
- 4 July - M. Nasir - Singer, composer and actor
- 9 July – Salleh Said Keruak – Politician
- 14 August – Khalid bin Abdul Samad – Politician
- 14 September – Azahari Husin – Militant involved in 2002 Bali bombings (died 2005)
- 20 October – Mohd Shafie Apdal – Politician
- 22 November – Wan Jamak Wan Hassan – Footballer
- Unknown date – – Deputy director of Malaysian Prison Department
- Unknown date – – Actor (died 2013)
- Unknown date – – Actor
- Unknown date – – Singer / poker player
- Unknown date – – Actor (died 2010)
Deaths[]
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See also[]
- 1957
- Pre-Independence = 1956 in Malaysia | 1958 in Malaysia = Post-Independence
- History of Malaysia
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