Malaysia

State · 1963–2026 CE · at its largest around 1963 CE

A Southeast Asian federation formed in 1963 from Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak, with Kuala Lumpur as its capital. Singapore left the federation in 1965.

On its lands while it lasted

Lee Kuan Yew (1923 CE – 2015 CE): Founding prime minister of Singapore (1959–1990), who oversaw its transformation into a wealthy trading and financial hub.
Putrajaya (c. 1963 CE): Capital of Malaysia (1963–today).
Singapore (1965 CE): Capital of Republic of Singapore (1967–today).
Independence of Singapore (1965 CE): Singapore separated from Malaysia and became an independent republic on 9 August 1965 under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.