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Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore is soon expelled from this new country.
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Federation of Malaya
Country in Southeast Asia (1948–1963)
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British colony in Southeast Asia (1946–1959)
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British colony from 1946 to 1963
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Sabah
State of Malaysia in Borneo
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Crown Colony of Sarawak
British colony from 1946 to 1963
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