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  2. Malaysia Day - Wikipedia

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    Malaysia Day (Malay: Hari Malaysia; Jawi: هاري مليسيا ‎) is a public holiday held on 16 September every year to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on that date in 1963. This event saw Malaya, North Borneo (which was renamed Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore unite into a single state.

  3. Independence Day (Malaysia) - Wikipedia

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    Some, especially people from East Malaysia, argue that it is illogical to celebrate 31 August 1957 as Malaysia's national day when Malaysia was only established in 1963. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Supporters of Hari Merdeka argue that "the Federation" as defined in article 160 of the Malaysian constitution is the "Federation of Malaya" that was established in ...

  4. Merdeka - Wikipedia

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    Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur.. Tunku Abdul Rahman, later the inaugural Malaysian Prime Minister, declared Malayan independence in 1957 with seven shouts of "Merdeka".The cry is referenced in the Malaysian national holiday, Hari Merdeka, commemorating Malaya's independence on 31 August 1957, and Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) where the first ceremony raising the flag of Malaya was held ...

  5. Public holidays in Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    Malaysia Day, held on 16 September to commemorate the formation of Malaysia, became a nationwide holiday in 2010. Before that it was celebrated only in Sabah , Sarawak and Labuan . New Year's Day is also observed as a public holiday in all Malaysian states, except for Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu.

  6. Malaysian Independence Day parade - Wikipedia

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    2011 parade was the first in history to be held on Malaysia Day. 2018–2019: Putrajaya Square, Persiaran Perdana, Putrajaya: Guest of honour's grandstand is located at the Palace of Justice side, while the main stage is located at the Putrajaya Corporation Headquarters' Side. [7] [8] 2020–2021: No Parade Held: Due to COVID-19 pandemic in ...

  7. Malayan Declaration of Independence - Wikipedia

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    The day followed with the solemn installation of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, at Jalan Ampang, and the first installation banquet in his honour in the evening followed by a beating retreat performance and a fireworks display. Sports events and other events marked the birth of the new nation.

  8. Federal Territory Day - Wikipedia

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    Federal Territory Day (Malay: Hari Wilayah Persekutuan) is a territorial public holiday observed annually on 1 February by the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya in Malaysia. The date marks the anniversary of the transfer of Kuala Lumpur from the state of Selangor to the federal government, which occurred on 1 February 1974.

  9. Stadium Merdeka - Wikipedia

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    Originally, Malaysia was planned to host the Games in 1967, [81] however it was decided to be held in Malaysia after the original host, Laos had opted out due to financial difficulties. [82] The stadium was the venue for the opening and closing ceremony, as well as athletics, football and cycling events. [ 83 ]