Counting Down : Merdeka Day, 58 Years… 31st Aug
2015
31 August 1957 marks the day that the
Federation of Malaya gained its independence from British colonization, forming
what we know of today as Malaysia. Hence, 31 August is a National Public
Holiday to commemorate and celebrate the freedom and independence gained.
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!”. This gesture was initiated
by the First Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman back in 1957 at
Dataran Merdeka.
First Prime Minister of Malaysia : Tunku Abdul Rahman
Merdeka
! Merdeka ! Merdeka !
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