AI Overview The Federation of Malaya Government Gazette Extraordinary was an official, urgent publication issued by the government between 1948 and 1963 to publish crucial legal notices, laws, or, announcements immediately. It functioned as the official record for urgent, non-routine, or special legislative matters outside the regular Gazette schedule, covering the Federation of Malaya (11 states). Key Aspects of the Gazette Extraordinary: Urgency & Importance: Used for immediate proclamation of acts, ordinances, or emergency regulations (e.g., during the Malayan Emergency). Historical Significance: Covers the transition from a British-protected state to an independent nation on 31 August 1957, documenting constitutional changes. Official Record: As maintained by the Parliament of Malaysia, these documents are essential for legal, historical, and legislative reference. Content: It included legislative acts, subsidiary legislation, public appointments, and proclamations. It is now a historical archive documenting the legislative and administrative history of Peninsular Malaysia before it became part of Malaysia in 1963.