The British, who find glorious words for both victories and defeats, have an expression for their retreat from imperialism. They call it "creative abdication."In Malaya, Britain's ...

Abdul Rahman’s campaigning was aided by Malaya’s flourishing economy. The federation produces almost a third of the world’s natural rubber and tin; its per capita income ($350) is the ...

Malaya only gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, when it was clear the communists had been defeated. In 1963, Malaya joined with the British colonies of Singapore, Sabah and ...

British authorities in Malaya implemented draconian measures to fight the pro-independence Communist forces, including warrantless searches and arrests, curfews, travel restrictions, bans on ...

Hari Merdeka, or Malaysian Independence Day, is a significant national holiday celebrated on August 31st each year. This day marks the anniversary of the Federation of Malaya’s independence from ...

Koh Kian Chuan of Kean Guan Tea Merchants Sdn Bhd shares how he’s keeping his family’s legacy relevant in modern times.

Malaysia marks its 56th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung) ...

The Jalur Gemilang flutters proudly from the tall flagpole at Dataran Merdeka as tourists flood the historical square where ...

Tunku Abdul Rahman, with hand raised, declaring independence for Malaya from British rule on Aug 31, 1957. Filepic ...