
Malaysia Independence Day, also known as National Day or ‘Hari Merdeka’ in Malay is observed on August 31 and commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of August 31, 1957. It’s a significant day of celebration here in Kuala Lumpur, and usually, the celebrations start from the beginning of August with various programs and national competitions....
Come Aug 31, celebrate the Merdeka Day in style by joining the #AnakAnakMalaysia 2019 campaign, which returns for the fifth year. The #AnakAnakMalaysia Walk celebrates Malaysia’s diversity and promotes unity and understanding among its people. In conjunction with the upcoming National and Malaysia Day, Star Media Group and EcoWorld invite all Malaysians to walk together...
Do you enjoy finding unique and rare items? What about shopping outdoors with a beautiful view and backdrop? Are food trucks your thing? If you answer yes to all of the above, this one's for you. You can now rejoice following the establishment of the highly anticipated Gudang Merdeka 2019 which will showcase vintage Malaysian...
Hari Merdeka is observed enthusiastically every August 31 with a massive celebration and parade known as the Merdeka Parade. The parade is the perfect time to witness the colors and celebration of Malaysia’s Independence Day. While the main parade is traditionally held at the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur (occasionally in Putrajaya), you can also...
Eager to celebrate the National Day away from the hustle and bustle of the city life? Get a taste of local festivities at this beachside event in Port Dickson, about an hour's drive from KL City Center. This festival will include a concert by local artistes, sales expo, fireworks display, food trucks, Beyblade Battle Tournament,...
Merdeka isn’t all about parades, fireworks and Jalur Gemilang. As a significant day in the Malaysia history where we celebrate independence from the rulings of the British, it is also a day where we thank our heroes for fighting for what we have today. If you are looking for something different to do this Merdeka,...
Merdeka is observed enthusiastically every August 31 with a massive celebration and parade known as the Merdeka Parade. ‘Merdeka’ means ‘independent’ and while Malaysia has been free from colonization for more than 50 years ago, the Merdeka celebration is still a glorious annual event with different themes and programmes held during the auspicious month. As...
Love Malaysian food as much as we do? Well, Malaysians might have 99 problems, but food is definitely not one of them! Eating (and loving) Malaysian food should be a prerequisite for anyone proclaiming to be a gastronome. Malaysian cuisine is, like the country itself, culturally rich and diverse. Drawing from Malay, Chinese and Indian...
Hari Merdeka (Malaysian for 'Independence Day'), also known as Hari Kebangsaan (National day), refers to the day when the Federation of Malaya's independence from the British Empire was officially declared. Did you know that at exactly 9:30am on 31 August 1957, the declaration was read by the first Chief Minister of Malaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman...
To commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation in 1963, Malaysia Day is held on 16 September every year. It marked the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore to form Malaysia. It should not be confused though with Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) which falls on August 31 every year. Publika Shopping Gallery...
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