50th Merdeka Day (MALAYSIA)

Celebrations to usher in the 50th Merdeka (Independence) Day were held in a grand manner nationwide on the 31st August, 2007. It marks the nation independence since 1957 where “Merdeka” was first hailed 50 years ago at Stadium Merdeka by Tunku Abdul Rahman (Father of Independence).

The Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) said the country’s independence was fought for by all races in Malaysia and their joint effort had been the basis for the country’s success.

Wishing Malaysia, Happy Merdeka Day and many 50 years to come. We must be thankful for the prosperity enjoyed by so many of us, and may we prosper and develop as a peaceful and stable country.

" Merdeka, merdeka, merdeka !!! "