INDEPENDENCE DAY OF MALAYSIA
An Independence Day is an annual celebration observing the anniversary of a nation's independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state. All countries honor their respective independence day, celebrating it as a national holiday. The independence of Malaysia is different from that of the independence of other countries. It was a peaceful independence attained by holding talks with the British. Thus on 31 August 1957, Malaysia got its independence from the United Kingdom.
The first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj spearheaded the effort for independence, leading a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya (now Malaysia) in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka, or Independence. Just when it became clear that the Communist threat posed during the Malayan Emergency was getting out of hand, agreement was reached on February 8, 1956, for Malaya to gain independence from the British Empire. But for some reason it was decided that the official proclamation of independence would be made the next year, on August 31, 1957, at Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), in Kuala Lumpur.
On this glorious day Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman proudly declared the independence day of Malaysia by shouting out "Merdeka" seven times at the Merdeka Stadium. Hari Merdeka meaning the Independence Day is the national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule. In a larger perspective this day is celebrates the formation of Malaysia.
On this glorious day Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman proudly declared the independence day of Malaysia by shouting out "Merdeka" seven times at the Merdeka Stadium. Hari Merdeka meaning the Independence Day is the national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule. In a larger perspective this day is celebrates the formation of Malaysia.
MALAYAN DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
The Malayan Declaration of Independence (Malay: Pemasyhuran Kemerdekaan Tanah Melayu Jawi: ڤمشهوران كمرديكاءن تانه ملايو), was officially proclaimed on 31 August 1957, by Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first Chief Minister of the Federation of Malaya. In a ceremony held at the Merdeka Stadium, the proclamation document was read out at exactly 0930 a.m in the presence of thousands of Malayan citizens, Malay Rulers and foreign dignitaries. The proclamation acknowledges the establishment of an independent and democraticFederation of Malaya, which came into effect on the termination of the British protectorate over nine Malay states and the end of British colonial rule in two Straits Settlements, Malacca and Penang.
The document of the declaration was signed by Tunku Abdul Rahman, who was appointed as the nation's first Prime Minister. The event is celebrated annually in Malaysia with national day Hari Merdeka.
DATE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OF MALAYSIA
The date for Federation of Malaya's Independence on 31 August 1957 was determined after Tunku Abdul Rahman, Haji Sulaiman Palestin, Haji Ahmad Badawi, and a number of other UMNO leaders sought the views of Syeikh Abdullah Fahim, a notable Ulamafrom Kepala Batas, Penang. According to Syeikh Abdullah Fahim, if the British would not grant independence to Malaya on 31 August 1957, the next fitting date should be 31 August 1962. The Saturday 31 August 1957 was referred by Syeikh Abdullah Fahim as am khair atana (عام خير اتانا) in Arabic which means 'Good Year Has Come to Us'.
FORMATION OF MALAYSIA
DECLARATION CEREMONY
On the night of 30 August 1957, crowds gathered at the Royal Selangor Club Padang in Kuala Lumpur to witness the handover of power from the British. Prime Minister-designate Tunku Abdul Rahman arrived at 11:58 p.m. and joined members of the Alliance Party's youth divisions in observing two minutes of darkness.[1] On the stroke of midnight, the lights were switched back on, and the Union Flag in the square was lowered.[2] The new Flag of Malaya was raised as the national anthem Negaraku was played. This was followed by seven chants of "Merdeka" by the crowd.[1][2] Tunku Abdul Rahman later gave a speech hailing the ceremony as "greatest moment in the life of the Malayan people".[1] Before giving the address to the crowd, he was given a necklace by representatives of the Alliance Party youth in honour of this great occasion in history, with a map of Malaya inscribed on it. The event ended at one in the morning the next day.
On the morning of 31 August 1957, the festivities moved to the newly completed Merdeka Stadium. More than 20,000 people witnessed the ceremony, which began at 9:30 a.m. Those in attendance included rulers of the Malay states, foreign dignitaries, members of the federal cabinet, and citizens.[3] The Queen's representative, the Duke of Gloucesterpresented Tunku Abdul Rahman with the instrument of independence.[3] Tunku then proceeded to read the declaration, which culminated in the chanting of "Merdeka!" seven times with the crowd joining in. The ceremony continued with the raising of the National Flag of Malaya accompanied by the national anthem being played by a military band and a 21-gun salute, followed by an azan call and a thanksgiving prayer in honour of this great occasion.[3]
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.
THE DOCUMENT OF MALAYSIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
PEOPLE THAT INVOLVED IN DEMANDING OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OF MALAYSIA
- TUNKU ABD RAHMAN PUTRA AL HAJ
- TUN DR ISMAIL ABDUL RAHMAN
- TUN ABDUL RAZAK HUSSIEN
- TUN V.T SAMBANTHAN
- TUN H.S LEE
- DATUK PANGLIMA BUKIT GANTANG
- DATU SETH MUHD SAID
- DATUK ABDUL AZIZ ABDUL MAJID
- TAN SRI AHMAD KAMIL
- TAN SRI ABDUL KADIR SHAMSUDDIN
- TAN SRI TAHIR TAN T.H
THE MALAYSIAN FLAG
THEME
| Tahun | Tema |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Muhibah dan Perpaduan |
| 1971 | Masyarakat Progresif |
| 1972 | Masyarakat Adil |
| 1973 | Masyarakat Kebudayaan Malaysia |
| 1974 | Sains dan Teknologi Alat Perpaduan |
| 1975 | Masyarakat Berdikari |
| 1976 | Ketahanan Rakyat |
| 1977 | 20 Tahun Bersatu Maju |
| 1978 | Kebudayaan Seni Perpaduan |
| 1979 | Bersatu Berdisiplin |
| 1980 | Berdisiplin Berbakti |
| 1981 | Berdisiplin Berharmoni |
| 1982 | Berdisiplin Giat Maju |
| 1983 | Bersama ke Arah Kemajuan |
| 1984 | Amanah Asas Kejayaan |
| 1985 | Nasionalisme Teras Perpaduan |
| 1986 | Bangsa Tegas Negara Teguh |
| 1987 | Setia Bersatu Berusaha Maju |
| 1988-1989 | Bersatu |
| 1990 | Berjaya |
| 1991 | Wawasan 2020 |
| 1992 | Wawasan Asas Kejayaan |
| 1993 | Bersatu Menuju Wawasan |
| 1994 | Nilai Murni Jayakan Wawasan |
| 1995 | Jatidiri Penggerak Wawasan |
| 1996 | Budaya Penentu Kecapaian |
| 1997 | Akhlak Mulia Masyarakat Berjaya |
| 1998 | Negara Kita Tanggungjawab Kita |
| 1999 | Bersatu Ke Alaf Baru |
| 2000-2006 | Keranamu Malaysia |
| 2007 | Malaysiaku Gemilang |
| 2008 | Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan |
| 2009 | 1Malaysia - Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan |
| 2010 | 1Malaysia Menjana Tranformasi |
| 2011 | 1Malaysia. Transformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera. |
| 2012 | 1Malaysia. Janji Ditepati[7] |
| 2013 | Malaysiaku Berdaulat: Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku |
| 2014 | Malaysia... Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta[8] |
| 2015-2016 | Sehati Sejiwa[9 |
| 2017 | #negaraku malaysia |
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