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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 ]
" Negaraku" (Jawi: نݢاراکو , pronounced; English: "My Country") is the national anthem of Malaysia. It was adopted as the national anthem at the time of the Federation of Malaya's independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The tune was originally used as the state anthem of Perak, "Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan". [1]
The Syair Bidasari is a Malay poem popular across Southeast Asia. [1] [2] [3] Surviving manuscripts date to the early 19th century, and the story may be older.[4] [5] Following a beautiful maiden who falls into a deathlike sleep during the day, it has been compared to the European fairy tales of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.
"Satu Malaysia" ("One Malaysia" - The Anthem for the 52nd Merdeka Day) "Malaysiaku Berdaulat Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku" ("My Sovereign Malaysia, My Native Land") - The Anthem for the 56th Merdeka Day) "Malaysia, Disini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta" ("Malaysia, Where the Love Is Born" - The Anthem for the 57th Merdeka Day)
Known for his poetry and plays, Usman Awang (1929–2001) was a central figure in Malaysian literature, his works often addressed themes of social justice, human dignity, and rural life, reflecting his commitment to the struggles and aspirations of the common people.
On the date of the thirty-first day, Of the eighth month of 1957, It is a glorious day, A day of happiness, Celebrated by free lives. Let us, all the citizens, All the crowds shall celebrate Independence Day. Independence! On 31st August, 1957, This glorious day is when the nation is free!
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.
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.