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Merdeka (Jawi: مرديک; Indonesian: [mərˈdɛka], Malay:) is a term in Indonesian and Malay which means "independent" or "free". It is derived from the Sanskrit maharddhika (महर्द्धिक) meaning "rich, prosperous, and powerful". In the Malay Archipelago, this term had
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 ]
Those in attendance included rulers of the Malay states, foreign dignitaries, members of the federal cabinet, and citizens. [3] The Queen's representative, the Duke of Gloucester presented Tunku Abdul Rahman with the instrument of independence. [3] Tunku then proceeded to read the declaration, which culminated in the chanting of "Merdeka!"
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.
Naval ensign of the Federated Malay States: Diagonally quartered white, red, black and yellow. Also used as ensign for HMS Malaya battleship 1942–1945: Flag of the Empire of Japan. Used when Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Labuan were under Japanese military governing, and also used in Singapore and Brunei. Centred red disc on a white field.
Independence Square (Malay: Dataran Merdeka) is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.It was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang, or simply the Padang (meaning "field" in Malay), and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now the Royal Selangor Club).
The 2024 Merdeka Tournament (Malay: Pestabola Merdeka 2024) was the 43rd edition of the tournament organized by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The tournament took place on September 4–8, 2024 featuring four participants. [1] The host nation, Malaysia emerged champion for the record 13th time after defeating Lebanon 1–0 in the final.
Merdeka Tournament (Malay: Pestabola Merdeka) is an international friendly football tournament held in Malaysia to commemorate the Independence Day. It is mainly played at Independence Stadium, in Kuala Lumpur. [1] "Merdeka" is the Malay word for independence. As of 2023, the tournament has been held 42 times, though with decreasing frequency ...