VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 2. Southeast Asia, 1941–2000 > c. The Malay Archipelago and Peninsular Malaysia > 1. Malaysia and Singapore > 1970, Sept. 6
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1970, Sept. 6
 
Abdul Razak was designated successor to Prime Minister Prince Abdul Rahman on the latter's retirement (Sept. 21). The new premier announced a future policy of nonalignment.  1
 
Sept. 20
 
Abdul Halim Muazzam, sultan of Kedah, became paramount ruler for a five-year term.  2
 
Sept. 22
 
Abdul Razak succeeded Prince Abdul Rahman as prime minister, with a program of rapprochement to Communist China and other Communist states.  3
 
 
 
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