Multiple choice general knowledge

Malaysia was earlier known as _ _ _ _ _ _ ?

  1. Malu

  2. Mali

  3. Malaya

  4. Malyan
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Explanation

Malaysia was indeed known as Malaya before it gained independence and became Malaysia in 1963. The Federation of Malaya was established in 1948 and gained independence from British rule in 1957. In 1963, Malaya united with Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak to form Malaysia. Singapore later left in 1965.

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