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Malaysia Day

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Malaysia Day 2024

Malaysia Day is a significant annual public holiday that is celebrated on the 16th of September each year. This day is dedicated to commemorating the establishment of the Malaysian Federation on that exact date 1963. The formation of the federation was a momentous event that saw the unification of Malaya, North Borneo (which is now known as Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore into a single state However, it is worth noting that Singapore was expelled from the federation less than two years later, on the 9th of August 1965.


 

Kota Kinabalu

Hosts a Captivating 'Rumah Madani' Performance for Malaysia Day 2024




Kota Kinabalu is set to host a remarkable and engaging performance centered around the “Rumah Madani” concept during the national celebration of Malaysia Day 2024, which will take place on September 16. Datuk Christina Liew, the State Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Environment, who also serves as the co-chairman of the main committee for Malaysia Day 2024, announced that this captivating performance will consist of five distinct segments, all presented in the form of dance at Padang Merdeka. “This extraordinary performance will highlight various facets of Malaysia’s achievements, including themes of resilience, unity, progress, and national transformation, and will involve a total of 100 participants,” she mentioned in an interview with Radio SabahFM on Monday.


In preparation for the event, Liew noted that a full rehearsal for the national-level Malaysia Day celebration is scheduled for September 14, beginning at 6 PM at Padang Merdeka. This rehearsal aims to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the actual day of the celebration.


Furthermore, Liew outlined additional events that will take place during the celebration, including a welcome dance, the signing of a special book dedicated to Malaysia Day 2024, the ceremonial cutting of the Malaysia Day cake, a Merdeka tour convoy, and a ceremony to receive the Jalur Gemilang flag.


The Malaysia Day celebration, themed “Rumah Madani: Jiwa Merdeka,” will also see the involvement of 85 members of the Royal Malaysia Police, who are prepared to ensure that the event proceeds without any issues.


Liew warmly invited the public to join in the festivities and encouraged everyone to arrive early and make use of the public transportation options that will be available.


Attendees can look forward to entertainment provided by artists from the Sabah Cultural Board, as well as local talents such as Elica Paujin, Faizal Tahir, Fauziah Gambus, Amir Jahari, and Stacy. The celebration will also feature a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the evening.


For those seeking official information regarding the Malaysia Day celebration, Liew advised visiting the Merdeka360 website at www.merdeka360.my or checking their Facebook page for updates.


 

A CHRONOLOGY OF MALAYSIA'S FORMATION

Nowadays Recognised as Malaysia Day


1945

'Malayan Union' was introduced by the British government as a proposal towards independence. At first, it was protested by the majority of the local people because it caused the Sultan to lose power in the political field.


1948

Malaya was declared a state of emergency due to the Communist rebellion.


1949

The first election of Malaya was spearheaded by the Alliance Party namely UMNO, MCA, and MIC representing the 3 main races Malay, Chinese, and Indian.


1955-1956

Negotiations to London led by Tunku Abdul Rahman to discuss the independence of Malaya. Through those negotiations, an agreement was made in February 1956 and independence would officially be granted.


1957

Independence and the formation of the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957.


1960

The Emergency was abolished in 1948 because the Communist rebels began to lose power.


1962

Negotiations after negotiations were made to achieve independence for Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak, and Brunei. In the beginning, Sabah and Sarawak agreed to join Malaya but received strong opposition from the Philippines and Indonesia.


1963

The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was formed on 16 September 1963 consisting of 9 states in Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.


1965

However, due to a misunderstanding between the leaders of the central government and the Singaporean authorities, Singapore decided to leave the Union on August 6, 1965 and form a separate country.