16-9-63 = the “East” join date: Sarawak + Sabah + Singapore + Tanah Melayu.
1. Which territories are collectively referred to as East Malaysia?
2. What is the significance of 16 September 1963 for Sarawak?
3. Approximately how long ago did human habitation begin at Gua Niah in Sarawak?
Malaysia Timur — regions included?
Sarawak, Labuan, Sabah
Sarawak — largest state?
Yes, in Malaysia
Malaysia formation date?
16 September 1963
Early human site?
Gua Niah
Chinese ceramics site?
Santubong, 8th–13th centuries
16th-century influence?
Brunei Empire
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