Malaya is populated by people of many races e.g. Chinese, Indians, Malays. This film shows the signing of the Federation of the Malay States - the first step towards their independence - and how this was celebrated throughout the land by young and old alike. Also points out importance of Malaya’s two greatest industries, tin and rubber.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003504
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Malaysia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Malaysia - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Malaysia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Malaysia - Race relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Malaysia - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)