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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.
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]
Independence Day/National Day (Hari Kemerdekaan/Hari Kebangsaan) 31 August: 1957 Malayan Declaration of Independence. Malaysia Day (Hari Malaysia) 16 September: 1965 Malaysia Agreement Maldives: Independence Day: 26 July: 1965 United Kingdom Mali: Independence Day: 22 September: 1960 France Malta: Independence Day: 21 September: 1964 United Kingdom
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.
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 ...
The Istana Negara (English: National Palace; Jawi: ايستان نڬارا ) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia). It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) near Taman Duta, northwestern Kuala Lumpur.
Tanggal 31 Ogos ("The Date of 31st of August") is a Malaysian patriotic and national song.It is sung during the National Day celebrations throughout the nation. This song was covered by Sudirman.
The memorial building was established in 1912. The building used to house the Malacca Club which was used as the social centre of the British people in British Malaya.The memorial was set up and officiated by former Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman on 31 August 1985, 28 years after the independence of the country.