The name Malaya was then changed to Malaysia when the country was officially made a federation of 13 states including Sabah and Sarawak. Article 1(1) of the Federal Constitution states that "The federation shall be known, in Malay and English, as Malaysia". Although Singapore broke away and became a nation of its own in 1965, the rest of the states have remained firmly together, combining to make Malaysia the harmonious melting pot of cultures it is today.
Information :-
Capital City:
Kuala Lumpur
Land Area:
329,750 sq km
127,316 sq miles
Population:
over 24 million
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC +8
Main Languages:
Malay (official) known as Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil, Chinese, indigenous languages
Religion:
52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% tribal
Currency:
Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Country Dialing Code:
60
National Flower:
Hibiscus or “Bunga Raya”
Key National Symbols:
The Malaysian Flag or “Jalur Gemilang”
National Anthem
“Negaraku”
* Tunku Abdul Rahman * - 31st August 1957 at Stadium Merdeka
* Hero Square (Dataran Pahlawan) *
Quote : -
Can’t remember?
Still, better late than never. This Merdeka, think of a “Balik Kampung” this festival. Stay in. Celebrate our 50th year of nationhood with your parents, celebrate our country’s birthday and independence with siblings who have been away from home for a long time. Go home, before stepping into the house, “salam” your parents, ask for forgiveness and give them a hug.
Remember, the message is: Merdeka isn’t just about celebration and having a good time; it’s about knowing where we stand, understanding where we come from, taking time to learn about our origins and recognizing our own values as part of the country and as part of history.
And that, my fellow citizens of Malaysia, is the best celebration there is.
