A Moment in History: We are 49!

Today is the eve of Malaysia's 49th year of independance from the British Empire.

But to be politically correct, here's the factual facts...

Malaya (the Peninsular only-Malaysia before independance) gained independance from the British Empire on 31st August 1957.

In 1963, Singapore joined the 'nation' and Singaporeans were actually part of Malaysia. Even now though most Singaporeans do not like to own up that they have relatives in present day Malaysia. Yeah right...like, its a beam me up Scottie, right Singaporeans?

1963 was also the year when Sarawak and Sabah off the Borneo Island joined Malaya. And Malaysia, The Nation was born. Sarawak and Sabah were also former British colonies, and for Sarawak, its history dates back to the Brunei sultanate.

Three years into the union, Singapore calls it quits and left Malaysia. Yeah...what do you expect from the island nation? typical isn't it?

So from 1965 to the present day, Malaysia remains as just the Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak.

So, as a Malaysian, I would say that ...yeah, we are going to be 49 years old tomorrow. But as a Sarawak, we are just 42... 43 come September 16.

September 16?

Yeah, that's actually the exact date when Sarawak was released from the hands of the Bristish Empire. And mind you, September 16 is still a BIG HOOHAA in the state. Naturally.

So, Happy 49th Year of Independance Malaysia!