Asian historical architecture (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
A comprehensive survey of Asia's architectural heritage. You can view over 5700 photos of 404 sites in fifteen countries, with extensive background information and innovative 'virtual tours.' The Malaysia content includes architectural images and maps from Georgetown and Melaka.
Borneo Research Council (http://www.borneoresearchcouncil.org/)
The Borneo Research Council website presents information on scientific research in Borneo conducted by an international group of scholars.
The History of Yap Ah Loy (http://yapahloy.tripod.com/index1.htm)
This web site provides information about an early Chinese leader in Kuala Lumpur, his personal history, and the history of Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian Timeline (http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/timeline.htm)
This site divides Malaysian history into five chronological sections and provides a brief sketch of each.
Timeline: Malaysia (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1304598.stm)
Run by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this web page provides an outline of the history of Malaysia from the fourteenth century until present. The emphasis is on the recent past and there are sections on racial policies, the financial crisis and Mahathir's resignation.
The Virgin Soldiers (http://www.britains-smallwars.com/malaya/)
Run by the UK organization of the National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association, this web site features photographs and first person accounts of various mid-twentieth century campaigns in Malaya and Borneo.
World Statesmen: Asia: Malaysia. (http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Malaysia.htm)
The Malaysia pages of World Statesmen lists the historical leaders of Malaysia. It lists the heads of state and government, has images of the Malaysian flag in different periods of history, includes maps, has the English text of the national anthem, chronology, as well as era names.
Social History of Borneo (http://www.mongabay.com/07social_hist_borneo.htm)
Part of a website that focuses on envirnmental issues, this page provides a brief social history of the island of Borneo.
Southeast Asia Visions (http://dlxs.library.cornell.edu/s/sea/index.php)
Southeast Asia Visions is a collection of European travel accounts of pre-modern Southeast Asia from Cornell University Library’s Echols Collection. The site provides online access to more than 350 books and journal articles written in English and French as well as images.
Borneo Research Council (http://www.borneoresearchcouncil.org/)
Information on research in Borneo conducted by an international group of scholars. Includes links to information about the Council and publications.
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