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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]
Aug 31, 2021 · KUALA LUMPUR (XINHUA) - Malaysia marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Tuesday (Aug 31), with a scaled-back celebration due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation in the country.
Jul 17, 2019 · Hari Merdeka, Malaysia's Independence Day, is celebrated every year on August 31. It's definitely a colorful, festive time to be in Kuala Lumpur or traveling anywhere in Malaysia ! The Federation of Malaya (predecessor to Malaysia) gained independence from Britain in 1957.
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. There were also times where the celebrations ...
Nov 16, 2020 · Today, Malaysians celebrate Independence Day with the Merdeka parade, fireworks, and patriotic songs. A logo and theme; usually a slogan that promotes ethnic unity and cultural diversity are assigned each year.
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.
Malaysia Independence Day, also known as National Day or ‘Hari Merdeka’ in Malay is observed on August 31 and commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957. It is defined in Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia as the official independence day when it gained its freedom from the British colonial administration.
Aug 31, 2022 · August 31, 1957 was a very historic day for Malaysia. On that day, Malaysia finally got its independence after being colonized by the British for a long time. Independence Day also known as “Hari Kebangsaan” or National Day.
Aug 16, 2018 · Merdeka Day, also known as Malaysia’s independence day, is celebrated on August 31st. Malaysia Day commemorates the formation of Malaysia that includes Sabah and Sarawak. Since the new federation was signed on 16 September 1963, the locals also celebrate Malaysia Day that falls on the same day.
Merdeka Day 2024, 2025 and 2026. 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!”.
