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On 31 August 1957, Malaya became independent as the Federation of Malaya. Upon joining Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore on 16 September 1963, Malaysia was given the name si in addition to Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore. It was expelled from the federal union a little more than two years later, in 1965. Table of contents 1. […]
After 13 separate sessions comprising world and ancient coins along with world paper money, the Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio September Hong Kong Auction
The columnist recalls his first local tour with foreigners more than three decades ago.
Postcards have become historical documents, mailing one means being part of the circulation of ideas.
During colonial times, Jakarta's old town was a major trading hub and centre of cultural exchange between the East and West.. Read more at straitstimes.com.