1776 ⟶ Founding of Kongsi Republics in Borneo
Several kongsi republics are founded by Chinese settlers in ...
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🚢 Srivijaya's Expansion: Dapunta Hyang Sri Jayanasa's Siddhayatra
Dapunta Hyang Sri Jayanasa performed Siddhayatra as the journey to expand his influence. The event mentioned in several inscriptions such as Telaga Batu inscription, Talang Tuo inscription and Kedukan Bukit inscription. The beginning of Srivijaya hegemony over the maritime region around Malacca Strait and Sunda Strait.⟶
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Malaysia👑 Governor-General van Cloon of Batavia Dies of Malaria
Governor-General Dirck van Cloon dies, one of many victims of malaria in Batavia.⟶
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Indonesia🗳️ Founding of Kongsi Republics in Borneo
Several kongsi republics are founded by Chinese settlers in the island of Borneo. They are some of the first democracies in Asia.⟶
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IndonesiaMalaysia🗳️ Joko Widodo Elected President of Indonesia
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Indonesia🗳️ Pakatan Harapan Wins Malaysian General Election
Pakatan Harapan becomes the first opposition party to assume power in Malaysia since independence.⟶
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Malaysia