Chants of ‘Merdeka’ fill the air in Melaka’s Banda Hilir after 68 years
MELAKA: Sixty-eight years ago, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who later became the nation’s first prime minister, read the Declaration of Independence for the Federation of Malaya in Padang Pahlawan, marking the country’s freedom from the clutches of colonialism. The sacred cries of ‘Merdeka’ were once again heard in Banda Hilir, here, last night, during […]
Sarawakians urged to cherish Independence spirit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The “Sarawak Maju Makmur” slogan has reminded us of the significance of Sarawak’s independence. Muara Tuang assemblyman, Datuk Idris Buang, highlighted that Sarawak stands out in Malaysia for its harmonious blend of religions, races, cultures, and ethnicities. He noted that every July and August, Sarawakians commemorate the nation’s independence. “Thousands gather annually for […]
Independence spirit appears to be waning
KUCHING: There is a fading spirit among Sarawakians when it comes to sharing the results of independence on Hari Kebangsaan, said Parti Sedar Rakyat Sarawak (Sedar) president Datuk Othman Abdullah. He blamed it on the wide gap in the socio-economic development between Sarawak and Malaya. He said every year since 64 years ago, August 31 […]
