Civilisations were founded in Melaka, Kedah and Perak between 800 and 3,000 years ago but today’s Malaysia began taking shape around the 1700s to 1800s.
> Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Selangor became the Federated Malay States in 1895. They had the protection of the British Government, were administered by Residents General from England, and shared many local laws.
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