Tunku Abdul Rahman

Profession: Malaysia's Founding Father

Nationality:

Biography: Widely regarded as Malaysia's founding father and as the architect of both Malayan independence and the formation of the Federation of Malaysia.

Rahman served as both Malaya's first Prime Minister (1957-63) and upon its formation Malaysia's (1963-1970).

Born: February 8, 1903
Birthplace: Alor Star, Kedah, British Malaya

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius

Died: December 6, 1990 (aged 87)

Articles and Photos

Singapore Leaves Malaysia
Front page of The Straits Times announcing Singapore Independence
August 9, 1965

Historical Events

1948-02-01 Nine Malay sultanates and two British Straits Settlements (Penang and Malacca) form the Federation of Malaya
1957-08-31 Federation of Malaya gains independence from Great Britain
1963-09-16 Federation of Malaysia formed by Malaya, Singapore, British North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak
1965-08-09 Singapore separates from the Federation of Malaysia and gains its independence

Singapore Leaves Malaysia