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Independence Day ( Malay: Hari Merdeka ), also known as National Day ( Hari Kebangsaan ), is the independence day of the Federation of Malaya from the British Empire. [1] [2] It commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957, and is defined in article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia. [3]
17 Jul 2019 · Learn about the history, traditions, and events of Hari Merdeka, the national holiday that marks Malaysia's independence from Britain in 1957. Find out how to join the festivities, watch the parade, and say "happy Independence Day" in Malay.
Learn about the history and significance of Malaysia Independence Day, which commemorates the declaration of independence from Britain in 1957. Find out how to observe the national day with parades, competitions, and decorations.
The Independence Day Parade ( Malay: Perarakan Hari Merdeka) is held every 31 August in commemoration of Malaya's independence. Since independence, the event has been usually held at the Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, the original site of the first independence parade held on 1 September 1957.
August 31 marks the day that the Federation of Malaya gained its independence from the UK in 1957. This day is also known as Hari Merdeka in the Malay language and that is why the celebration of Independence Day is incomplete without the seven shouts of “Merdeka!”.
16 Ogo 2018 · Popularly known as Merdeka Day, it is a significant day in history when Malaysia achieved independence from the British administration on 31 August 1957. Since then, 31 August is widely celebrated as our country’s national day.
The Malayan Declaration of Independence ( Malay: Pemasyhuran Kemerdekaan Tanah Melayu Jawi: ڤمشهوران کمرديکا ء ن تانه ملايو), was officially proclaimed on Saturday, 31 August 1957, by Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first chief minister of the Federation of Malaya.
