Malaysia boasts two national celebrations: Hari Merdeka (Merdeka Day) and Malaysia Day. While both commemorate significant milestones in the nation's history, they hold distinct cultural and ...

For Malaysians abroad, Merdeka Day often reminds them of the good old times when they enjoyed a day off school or work and lazed at home, watching the parade on television and later enjoying a ...

National Day is synonymous with brands in Malaysia doling out messages of unity, harmony, and peace. Sure, most of them present as saccharine and escapist given the state of affairs in Malaysia, but ...

With Merdeka just around the corner, what better way to celebrate the joyful occasion than how we Malaysians know best— through food, of course! Yes, this means you can enjoy a piece of KFC chicken ...

Bride and groom Ashley Pang Yek Sze and Bruno Wilhelm made a grand entrance in their Chinese costumes serenaded by kompang and gamelan music. (Ashley Pang pic) Every year on Aug 31, amidst Merdeka Day ...

Hari Merdeka, also known as Hari Kebangsaan, refers to the day when the Federation of Malaya's independence from the British Empire was officially declared. As part of campaign titled 'The Endangered ...

Malaysians far and wide are eagerly anticipating the country’s 66 th birthday which is just around the corner on 31 August this week. Also known as Hari Merdeka, National Day and Malaysia Day, the ...

PHOTO ESSAY | Malaysiakini's photographers were in Putrajaya and Dataran Merdeka today to capture the National Day Parade spectacle. Malaysia celebrates 62 years of Merdeka today, and the theme for ...

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. What do Malaysians love other than food? Discounts! This Merdeka Day, everyone gets to combine ...

EVERY August, Malaysia’s skyline glows with the vibrant colours of the Jalur Gemilang. Streets fill with patriotic songs, parades and the hum of anticipation. Yet beyond the flags and fireworks, ...

FOLK at Kampung Teras Jernang, a village in Kajang, Selangor, hosted a Merdeka countdown on the eve of National Day at a food court. “The food court was built in 2021 and was a focal point of ...

JOHOR BARU: Despite the downpour and cancellation of the official Ambang Merdeka countdown celebrations this year, many Johoreans thronged the Dataran Bandaraya here to usher in the country 57th ...