Malaya’s New Era (1957)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Malaya). LV. Panning shot of scaffolding round the Federal Secretariat building in Kuala Lumpur. The scaffolding is made of bamboo poles. This building and others are undergoing a face lift for the celebration of Merderka - independence. SV. Two men on the scaffolding cleaning around the windows. LV. Scaffolding around the Suleiman building which is also undergoing a face lift. SV. Panning shot of High Commissioner of Malaya, Sir Donald MacGillivray, walking with the future head of state Sir Tunku Abdul Rahman. GV. Interior shot of Sir Donald MacGillivray making his speech at the head of a long table around which sits the various sultans and others before signing Malayan independence. SV. Sir Donald MacGillivray speaking. SV. Future head of state, Sir Abdul Rahman sitting at the table listening. SV. Sultan of Pahang also listening. SV. Regent of Johore listening. LV. Sir Donald MacGillivray seated at table about to sign the Malayan agreement. CU. Sir Donald signing. SCU. Sir Ab