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A momentous moment in the history of Malaysia

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 Askar Wataniah, and the famous Malayan's People Anti-Japanese-Army (MPAJA). And as the old saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, the British released members of Malayan Communist Party and together they fought alongside trying to fight the Japanese terrors.

 Though this even might seem insignificant, it actually signifies the first time we Malaysians, the three major races of Chinese, Indian and Malays fighting alongside as a team. This, after the war, helped formed parties that allowed us to gain our independence, as we've fought alongside each other during harsh times.

 I don't even know why I'm writing this because no one is going to read this but sure why not some historical information for everyone eh ?

 Cheers,
Chua.

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