Events

**Malaysia's Events in History**
 * During the 18th and 19th centuries : Great Britain established colonies
 * Was formed in 1963
 * Former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states joined the Federation
 * Gained independence on August 31, 1957

**Indonesia's Events in History**
 * The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century
 * Japan occupied the islands from 1942 to 1945
 * Declared independence after Japan surrendered
 * In 2005
 * Reached a historic peace agreement with armed separatists in Aceh; which led to democratic elections in December 2006
 * Gained independence on August 17, 1945

**Philippines' Events in History**
 *  Became a Spanish colony during the 16th century
 * In 1935
 * Became a self-governing commonwealth
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> In 1942
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Fell under Japanese occupation during World War II
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-1945 to regain control
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Gained independence on July 4, 1946