Malaysia Day

2022 - 9 - 15

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Rappers spread message of unity on Malaysia Day (Free Malaysia Today)

Group of four young men rap about stereotypes towards Malaysian Indians and urge for greater racial unity in the country.

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#TECH: Canon embodies the Malaysian spirit in 8K for Malaysia Day (New Straits Times Online)

TODAY is especially special to Malaysians as we celebrate the formation of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. The jubilee is not only celebrated among ...

"We are determined to help create a thriving future for the Malaysian videography community by supporting and cultivating cultural improvement through local videography projects. Titled Negaraku: Teguh Bersama, Canon collaborates with Hundred Top Legend to produce a short movie, a CinePhotography – a term coined by the director, Yiewin Kang. The jubilee is not only celebrated among Malaysians, but it is observed by many who have called this nation home.

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Agong, Raja Permaisuri extend Malaysia Day wishes (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 16): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah ...

"Happy Malaysia Day 2022, September 16, 2022. For the 2022 Malaysia Day celebration, it will be held at the Independence Declaration Memorial Square in Banda Hilir, Melaka on Friday night. Their Majesties’ 2022 Malaysia Day wishes to Malaysians were featured in a poster that was posted on the official Facebook of Istana Negara.

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COMMENT | Will you celebrate or commiserate on Malaysia Day? (Malaysiakini)

COMMENT | Peninsular Malaysia gained independence from the British at Merdeka on Aug 31, 1957, but the irony is that it became the new colonisers of Sabah ...

Fifty-nine years after the formation of Malaysia, both Sabah and Sarawak still lag behind in just about every area of development. How many young Malaysians knew about “Project IC” (or Project M - M for Mahathir) when the demography of Sabah was changed because then prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad wanted his party to triumph in the general elections? If they could turn the clock back, would East Malaysians have agreed to the formation of Malaysia?

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In Malaysia Day message, Umno's Khaled Nordin says diversity is ... (Malay Mail)

JOHOR BARU, Sept 16 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today said that Malaysia's diversity which has its own national identity is the ...

The diversity that our country has, from Perlis to Sabah, is Malaysia’s true strength. “We must continue to celebrate Malaysia’s differences in harmony as part of the nation. “Today we celebrate the formation of the Federation of Malaysia.

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Independence and Malaysia Day celebrations sadly lack traction ... (Aliran)

Malaysia recently celebrated the anniversaries of its independence from colonial rule. Today, Malaysia Day, celebrates the coming together of three entities – ...

It needs a holistic value system among the people so that they can rise about partisan politics and think of the interests of the nation and its people. Working in tandem, despite political differences, to strengthen the nation and unite the people has become secondary. We would be ripe for the picking by exploitative foreign powers. Views and opinions expressed in other pieces published here do not necessarily reflect Aliran's official position. It is time to stop, reflect and change our ways along the path to nationhood. Malaysia recently celebrated the anniversaries of its independence from colonial rule.

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Not many reasons to celebrate Malaysia Day (Free Malaysia Today)

Only when we can truly identify our own prejudices, and stop our inherent indoctrinated racism from rearing its ugly head, can we find cause for joy.

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Preparations for Malaysia Day celebrations going smoothly, says ... (The Star Online)

MELAKA: Preparations for the Malaysia Day celebration have now reached 85% and everything is going smoothly, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

The Malaysia Day celebration will be held this Friday (Sept 16) at the Proclamation of Independence Memorial Square in Banda Hilir where 20,000 visitors are expected to attend. Annuar, who is the National Day Celebration and Malaysia Day 2022 main committee chairman, said he hoped that on the night of the celebration visitors will wear traditional and ethnic clothes from the 1950s and 1960s, adding that the guests of honour are also expected to wear similar costumes. "There are some improvements to be made because there is a tradition that needs to be maintained, especially the reflection of the merging of Malaya (Peninsula), Sabah and Sarawak.

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King, Queen extend Malaysia Day wishes (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah ...

The Malaysia Day 2022 official celebration will be held at the Independence Declaration Memorial Square in Banda Hilir, Melaka, on Friday night. Malaysia Day is celebrated on Sept 16 every year to commemorate the formation of Malaysia. Their Majesties’ Malaysia Day 2022 wishes to Malaysians were featured in a poster that was posted on the official Facebook page of Istana Negara on Friday (Sept 16).

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Malaysia Day marks continued struggle for mother in quest for ... (MalaysiaNow)

Aini, whose two children are both autistic, says she will not give up despite years of fruitless attempts.

Because they have different citizenships, her children cannot attend the same school. "She's not from there," Aini said. They were very slow in informing me about the status." But after giving birth to him, Aini moved to Riyadh with her husband. "Only her passport. Finally, in August 2019, I learnt the results.

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Nancy: Malaysia day showcases country's identity, uniqueness to ... (The Star Online)

MELAKA: The Malaysia Day 2022 celebrations in Independence Declaration Memorial Square in Banda Hilir, here can showcase the country's identity and ...

"Many small operators can use this opportunity to generate income through sales of food, handicraft and other products....therefore, we need to be grateful and support the activities we organise for Malaysians," she added. "I would like to wish Happy Malaysia Day to all Malaysians and we are the ones who will determine our country’s direction towards a more developed and cultured country, something we have wanted all this time," Nancy said. "They can witness our uniqueness, through the various cultural costumes and outfits," she told reporters here on Friday (Sept 16), adding that after two years of doing without physical celebrations, she was convinced Malaysians were excited to celebrate the occasion.

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Preparations for Malaysia Day do going smoothly, says Annuar ... (The Borneo Post)

MELAKA (Sept 15): Preparations for the Malaysia Day celebration have now reached 85 per cent and everything is going smoothly, said Communications and ...

The Malaysia Day celebration will be held here tomorrow (Sept 16) at the Proclamation of Independence Memorial Square in Banda Hilir where 20,000 visitors are expected to attend. Annuar, who is the National Day Celebration and Malaysia Day 2022 main committee chairman, said he hoped that on the night of the celebration visitors will wear traditional and ethnic clothes from the 50s and 60s, adding that the guests of honour are also expected to wear similar costumes. “There are some improvements to be made because there is a tradition that needs to be maintained, especially the reflection of the merging of Malaya (Peninsula), Sabah, and Sarawak.

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Crowds pack Banda Hilir to celebrate Malaysia Day 2022 (New Straits Times Online)

MELAKA: Walking along Banda Hilir, especially at the Dataran Pahlawan grounds here this afternoon, was like going back in time to the historic day Tunku ...

Among the interesting programmes this evening are the symbolic ceremony of signing the proclamation book as well as theatrical and musical performances. There are also popular singers, including Datuk Nash and Ernie Zakri, performing alongside cultural artistes, while another highlight of tonight's celebration is a colourful fireworks display. As of 6pm, the weather here has been good.

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National-level Malaysia Day celebration to be held in rotation in all ... (Malay Mail)

MELAKA, Sept 16 — The Cabinet has agreed that the national-level celebration of Malaysia Day will be held in rotation in all states, Communications and ...

“We are grateful to be able to hold the celebration after two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic... “The decision was made because we want the people to be able to celebrate the historical day in their respective states in the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family), besides to truly understand and commemorate the significance of the sacred date of September 16. He said the decision will give the opportunity to the people in each state to participate in the national-level celebration of the historical day after Melaka was selected as the host this year.

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