Day: August 31, 2014
Malays gave up country name ‘Tanah Melayu’ in 1963, any regrets?
On 5 Aug 1957, the Raja-Raja Melayu signed the perjanjian Persekutuan Tanah Melayu with British High Commissioner Sir Donald MacGillivary in King’s House, Kuala Lumpur.
On 15 Aug 1957, the Rang Undang-Undang Perlembagaan Persekutuan Tanah Melayu was passed by the Majlis Mesyuarat Undangan. Pictured below is the 1957 constitution. Continue reading “Malays gave up country name ‘Tanah Melayu’ in 1963, any regrets?”
Helen Ang 