Independence Day 1957
31 August 1957
On the night of 30 August 1957, crowds gathered at the Dataran merdeka 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.[2] On the stroke of midnight, the lights were switched back on, and the Union Flag in the square was lowered.[3] 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.[2][3] Tunku Abdul Rahman later gave a speech hailing the ceremony as the "greatest moment in the life of the Malayan people".[2] 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.[4] The Queen's representative, the Duke of Gloucester presented Tunku Abdul Rahman with the instrument of independence.[4] Tunku then proceeded to read the Proclamation of Independence, 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.[4]
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.
PROCLAMATION ON INDEPENDENCE CEREMONY KUALA LUMPUR 1957
THEMES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
| 1970 | Muhibbah dan Perpaduan (Goodwill and Unity) |
| 1971 | Masyarakat Progresif (Progressive Society) |
| 1972 | Masyarakat Adil (Fair Society) |
| 1973 | Masyarakat Berkebudayaan Malaysia (A Society with Malaysian Culture) |
| 1974 | Sains dan Teknologi Alat Perpaduan (Science and Technology as Tools of Unity) |
| 1975 | Masyarakat Berdikari (A Self-Reliant Society) |
| 1976 | Ketahanan Rakyat (Strength of the People) |
| 1977 | 20 Tahun Bersatu Maju (20 Years United and Progressive) |
| 1978 | Kebudayaan Sendi Perpaduan (Culture is the Core of Unity) |
| 1979 | Bersatu Berdisplin (United and Disciplined) |
| 1980 | Berdisplin Berbakti (Discipline and Service) |
| 1981 | Berdisplin Berharmoni (Discipline and Harmony) |
| 1982 | Berdisplin Giat Maju (Discipline Creates Progress) |
| 1983 | Bersama Ke Arah Kemajuan (Together Towards Success) |
| 1984 | Amanah Asas Kejayaan (Honesty Brings Success) |
| 1985 | Nasionalisme Teras Perpaduan (Nationalism is the Core of Unity) |
| 1986 | Bangsa Tegas Negara Teguh (Steadfast Society, Strong Country) |
| 1987 | Setia Bersatu Berusaha Maju (Loyally United, Progressively Striving) |
| 1988 | Bersatu (United) |
| 1989 | Bersatu (United) |
| 1990 | Berjaya (Successful) |
| 1991 | Wawasan 2020 (Vision 2020) |
| 1992 | Wawasan Asas Kemajuan (Vision is the Basis of Progress) |
| 1993 | Bersatu Menuju Wawasan (Together Towards Vision) |
| 1994 | Nilai Murni Jayakan Wawasan (Good Values Makes the Vision a Success) |
| 1995 | Jatidiri Pengerak Wawasan (Steadfastness Moves the Vision Forward) |
| 1996 | Budaya Penantu Kecapaian (Culture Determines Achievements) |
| 1997 | Akhlak Mulia Masyarakat Jaya (Good Values Make a Successful Society) |
| 1998 | Negara Kita, Tanggungjawab Kita (Our Country, Our Responsibility) |
| 1999 | Bersatu Ke Alaf Baru (Together Towards the New Millennium) |
| 2000–2006 | Keranamu Malaysia (Because of you, Malaysia) |
| 2007 | Malaysiaku Gemilang (My Glorious Malaysia) |
| 2008 | Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan (Unity Is The Core of Success) |
| 2009 | 1 Malaysia: Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan (1 Malaysia: People First, Performance Now) |
| 2010 | 1 Malaysia: Menjana Transformasi (1 Malaysia: Transforming the Nation) |
| 2011 | 1 Malaysia: Transformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera (1 Malaysia: Successful Transformations, Prosperous Citizens) |
| 2012 | 55 Tahun Merdeka: Janji Ditepati (55 Years of Independence: Promises Fulfilled) |
| 2013 | Malaysiaku Berdaulat, Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku (My Sovereign Malaysia, The Land Where My Blood Has Spilt) |
| 2014 | Malaysia, Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta (Malaysia, Here Is Where Love Begins) |
| 2015 - 2016 | Malaysia, Sehati Sejiwa (Single Minded Malaysia) |
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