Timeline of Malaysia

Chronology

19 events spanning the history of Malaysia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1400

   Founding of Malacca by Parameswara, an exiled prince from Sumatra, Indonesia

   Founding of Malacca by Parameswara, an exiled prince from Sumatra, Indonesia.

2. 1400 – 1450

   Foundation of the Sultanate of Brunei.

   Foundation of the Sultanate of Brunei.

3. 1446

   Malacca becomes a Sultanate.

   Malacca becomes a Sultanate.

4. 1509

   The first Portuguese arrive at Malacca.

   The first Portuguese arrive at Malacca.

5. 1511

   Malacca is invaded and falls to the Portuguese.

   Malacca is invaded and falls to the Portuguese.

6. 1641

   Dutch invade Malacca and take control from the Portuguese.

   Dutch invade Malacca and take control from the Portuguese.

7. 1786

   Sir Francis Light lands in Penang. British acquire Penang from Sultan of Kedah.

   Sir Francis Light lands in Penang. British acquire Penang from Sultan of Kedah.

8. 1819

   Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles establishes free-trading post in Singapore for British.

   Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles establishes free-trading post in Singapore for British.

9. 1826

   Singapore and Malacca join with Penang to form Straits Settlements.

   British settlements of Malacca, Penang and Singapore combine to form the Colony of Straits Settlements, from where the British extend their influence by establishing protectorates over the Malay sultanates of the peninsula.

10. 1867 – 1874

    Civil war in Selangor.

    Civil war in Selangor.