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Various policies to shape the identity of the nation were
introduced, namely the National Education Policy (1956),
the Cultural Policy and National Language Act (1963/67).
Tunku also brought Malaysia to the international arena by
founding ASA (Association of Southeast Asia) in 1961 that
later developed into ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian
Nations).
He was also one of the 25 founding leaders of the
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation that was formerly
known as the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.
Holding several international events such as the Merdeka
Tournament (1957) for football, and the International
Quran Recital Competition (1961) made Malaysia known
globally. Tunku also merged UMNO, MCA and MIC under the
Alliance Party that was later replaced by Barisan Nasional.
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introduced, namely the National Education Policy (1956),
the Cultural Policy and National Language Act (1963/67).
Tunku also brought Malaysia to the international arena by
founding ASA (Association of Southeast Asia) in 1961 that
later developed into ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian
Nations).
He was also one of the 25 founding leaders of the
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation that was formerly
known as the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.
Holding several international events such as the Merdeka
Tournament (1957) for football, and the International
Quran Recital Competition (1961) made Malaysia known
globally. Tunku also merged UMNO, MCA and MIC under the
Alliance Party that was later replaced by Barisan Nasional.
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