A momentous moment in the history of Malaysia There are a number of historical moments in the history of Malaysia. Most of my friends will probably write about the Independence Day which is on 31st August 1957, but today I'm going to write about one thing that brought us all together, the Japanese Occupation. The Japanese Occupation happened as the name implied, when the Imperial Japanese Forces invaded Malaya, overthrowing the British and occupying Malaya for approximately 4 years, 1941 - 1945. This was one of the most grim history of Malaysia. The Japanese promised freedom and wealth for all under Sea East Asia, and it's glorious plan to form the Greater East Asia Co- Prosperity Sphere. Yet, they committed atrocities during their occupation of Malaya - killing, raping and torturing Japanese oppossers. However, Malaysian's - Indian, Chinese and Malays banded together, forming a pact with the British forces. Armies were raised, such as Force 136,the Rejimen A...