On July 22, 1963, Sarawak was granted self-government as long as it joined the Federation of Malaysia. [13] As on Independence Day, the Malaysian Post issued a series of 2 stamps + 1 souvenir sheet on September 16, 2018, with the same slogan chosen this year "Sayangi Malaysiaku" ("Love our Malaysia"). [16], The Minister of Land Development of Sarawak, James Jemut Masing, responded to this announcement by stating that Malaysia Day on 16 September should be the rallying point for the nation's unity, rather than Hari Merdeka. . Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Chief Minister, read an official declaration at Kuala Lumpur’s Stadium Merdeka before a crowd of some 20,000 people. It commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957, and is defined in Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia. S4S 722 sarawak independence day. Once it became clear that the Communist threat posed during the Malayan Emergency was petering out, agreement was reached on 8 February 1956, for Malaya to gain independence from the British Empire. "Sir, remember it's a 'B' & not an 'F' in the surname!!! It would be like the United States of America in some ways with almost a similar-looking Malaysian flag and an anthem which had the beautiful tune of a popular Hawaiian song, 'Mamula Moon'. Téléchargez des photos Malaisie Abordable et rechercher parmi des millions de photos libres de droits. Sarawak was given its own mandate on 22 July 1963, with the expectation that it would […] More than 20,000 people witnessed the ceremony, which began at 9:30 am. Held at Sibu Gateway organised by Prayer United on 22 July 2016. They can celebrate it both in Malaya and in Sabah as they have the same Independence Day date, and we can join them there if they invite us. July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 hosweeleong Leave a comment. [citation needed], The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was announced on 16 September 1963, the anniversary of which is celebrated as Malaysia Day. Happy Sarawak Independence Day ! Hari Merdeka continued to be celebrated on 31 August, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day became a public holiday only in East Malaysia. How to Say "Happy Independence Day" in Malay The easiest way to say "happy Independence Day" to locals is with: Selamat Hari Merdeka (sounds like: seh-lah-mat har-ee mer-day-kuh). Hari Malaysia commemorates the formation of Malaysia in 1963,[2] when North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore federated with the existing states of Malaya to form Malaysia. S4S. The official "logo" was also ridiculed for its unconventional design. Let everyone remember that. It's on 16 September that the four independent countries namely Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and North Borneo agreed to form Malaysia. Those in attendance included rulers of the Malay states, foreign dignitaries, members of the federal cabinet, and citizens. We must right the wrong".[5]. See more of TVSarawak.com on Facebook. 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. Last Monday (22 July 2013) was the 50th anniversary of Sarawak independence from Britain. Peace, Love & Unity. L’acte reçut l’approbation royale royal assent) le 18 juillet. Indonesian opposition later escalated to a military conflict. Happy 44th Independence Day, Fair Land Sarawak! [6] On the stroke of midnight, the lights were switched back on, and the Union Flag in the square was lowered as the royal anthem "God Save The Queen" played. The announcement of the day was set months earlier by the Tunku in a meeting of the Alliance in Melaka. On this day in 1957, the Federation of Malaya became a sovereign state after many years of British rule. The 2012 theme proved to be controversial, as it was seen by many Malaysians to be a political slogan rather than a patriotic one (Janji Ditepati was Najib Razak's campaign jingle in the run-up to the 2013 elections). New Sarawak Tribune Your New Voice @ www.newsarawaktribune.com.my. [9][10][11] In 2009, it was decided that starting 2010, Malaysia Day would be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on 31 August.[12]. Independence Day (Malay: Hari Merdeka, also known as Hari Kebangsaan or "National Day"), is the official independence day of Federation of Malaya. Independence Day (Malay: Hari Merdeka, also known as Hari Kebangsaan or "National Day"), is the official independence day of Federation of Malaya. Self-Government as long as it joined the Federation of Malaya was raised as the national anthem Negaraku was played in. 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