1957 in Malaya

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.

Map of Federation of Malaya
The Merdeka Stadium.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj announced the independence of Malaya from the British on August 31, 1957, at Stadium Merdeka.
The Flag of Malaya in use from 1950 to 1963

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See also:Other events of 1957
History of Malaysia  • Timeline  • Years

Political figures (from 31 August 1957)

Federal level

State level
(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 – SMK Assunta was established.
  • 3 October – The Agreement Between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Federation of Malaya 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 Malaysian National Archives or Arkib Negara) was formed.
  • 30 December – The first Malay Cultural Congress was held at Melaka.

Births

Deaths

See also
  • 1957
  • Pre-Independence = 1956 in Malaysia | 1958 in Malaysia = Post-Independence
  • History of Malaysia
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