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Proclamation of independence of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur, 31 August 1957)

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On 31 August 1957, the Malayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaims the independence of the Federation of Malaya.

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Source and copyright

Source: ABDUL RAHMAN, Tunku. Proclamation of Independence. 31-08-1957. Kept in: The National Archives of the UK (TNA). CO - Records of the Colonial Office, Commonwealth and Foreign and Commonwealth Offices, Empire Marketing Board, and related bodies, CO 1030 - Colonial Office and Commonwealth Office: Far Eastern Department and successors. Celebrations on independence of Malaya, CO 1030/845.

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Metadata

Metadata language: en
Categories: Official documents
Type: Physical document
Original title: Proclamation of Independence
Author: Abdul Rahman, Tunku
Creation date: 31/08/1957
Number of pages: 2 p.
Country: Malaysia
City: Kuala Lumpur

Location

Provider: The National Archives of the UK (TNA)
Archive collection: CO - Records of the Colonial Office, Commonwealth and Foreign and Commonwealth Offices, Empire Marketing Board, and related bodies
Archive sub-collection: CO 1030 - Colonial Office and Commonwealth Office: Far Eastern Department and successors
Folder name: Celebrations on independence of Malaya
Folder number: CO 1030/845