Federation of MALAYA

A Bit of History

Malaysia achieved independence as Malaya on August 31, 1957 from the British without a shot being fired.

At that time, it was federation of the Straits Settlements of Penang (Pulau Pinang) and Malacca (Melaka), the Federated States of Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan (Negeri Sembilan), Pahang and the Unfederated States of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu (Terengganu) and Johore (Johor).

In 1963, Malaya became Malaysia with the addition of Sarawak and Sabah of Borneo and the Crown Colony of Singapore. In 1965, Singapore left Malaysia and became an independent country.

Later on, the Federal Territories (Wilayah Persekutuan) of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya were created.


Stamps Issued 1959

1959- 12Sep-Inauguration of Parliament (4c, 10c, 25c)




Stamps Issued 1960

1960 07Apr- World Refugee Year (12c, 30c)




Stamps Issued 1961

1961- 04Jan-Installation of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (10c)



1961- 30Oct-Colombo Plan Conference KL (12c,25c,30c)




Stamps Issued 1962

1962- 07Apr-Malaria Eradication (25c, 30c, 50c)




Stamps Issued 1963

1963- 26Jun-Cameron Highlands Hydro Electric (20c,30c)




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