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Malaysian Colonialism Begins with the Dutch
During the 17th dentury, the Dutch had driven out all other Europeans on Malaysia, and claimed the country for themselves. -
British Power Comes About in Malaysia
When the 18th century came about, the British had developed into a partner with Malaysia. They were trading partners and they even controlled part of the land. The land was later divided between the dutch and the British. -
The Malaysia-Philippines Border is Formed
The border was established by two different treaties: one in 1898 that determined the Philippines' territorial waters, and another one in 1930. -
The Anglo-Siamese Treaty is Signed
A treaty is created between Thailand, then known as Siam, and the British. The treaty established the boundary between Malaysia and Thailand. -
The Malaysia-Singapore Boundary is Formed
An agreement took place between the two countries in the form of a treaty signed in 1927. -
Malayan Emergency Begins
The Malayan Emergency was a guerrilla war between Commonwealth and the MNLA, the military arm of the MCP. -
Malaysia Gains Independence
Malaysia gained it's indepencence from Australia. -
The Brunei-Malaysia Border is Established
The border was established when it was inherited from the Sarawak Order Council. -
Malayan Emergency Ends
The MCP was eventually defeated by the Commonwealth. -
Indonesia Starts a War with Malaysia
Because Indonesia had opposed the idea of Malaysia becoming a free coountry, they started an undeclared war with the newly independent state. -
Indonesia-Malaysia War Ends
When Indonesia's President Suhaarto rose to power, he issued a treaty that ended the war. -
Malayan Emergency is Renewed
The conflict actually ended in 2967, but an attempted revival took place in 1967. -
The Indonesia-Malaysia Border is Formed
The border was formed when it was delimited by a continental shelf boundary treaty. -
Papua New Guinea Gains Independence
Papua New Guinea gained its independence on September 16, 1975. -
Papua New Guinea is Accorded Observer Status Within ASEAN
The country earned this title withing ASEAN. The title was later promoted to Special Observer. -
The Pedra Blanca Dispute Begins
The dispute between Singapore and Malaysia was about the ownership of several islets near the Singapore Strait, namely Pedra Blanca, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge. -
Malayan Emergency Revival Ends
The revival eventually died out in 1989, and the fight went on to be called the Communist Insurgency War. -
Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands Border is Formed
A treaty was made in 1989 that delimited the maritime boundary between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. -
Pedra Blanca Dispute Solved
A treaty was placed, which stated that Singapore owned Pedra Blanca, and Malaysia owned Middle Rocks.
