Its 31st day of August and none of us Malaysian need to be reminded of the significance of this particular day. Some refers 31st August as Hari Merdeka or Independence Day but rightfully, it is our National Day, or Hari Kebangsaan.
Whether it is Merdeka or Kebangsaan day. when I was a boy, 31st August means colourful parades, Sudirman's evergreen song "tanggal tiga puluh satu... bulan lapan lima pulih tujuh...." and of course, the military show that includes parachute jumpings and the parade of armoured cars and soldiers.
Later in my life, I grow accustomed to Merdeka day being the day to remember Tunku Abdul Rahman's historic chant of "Merdeka", seven times.
Well, with the improvement of technology, and with the emergence of YouTube, we now know for a fact, that the 'azan' was recited after the proclaimation of independence was read by Tunku in that fateful 31st August 1957.
Whether it is Merdeka or Kebangsaan day. when I was a boy, 31st August means colourful parades, Sudirman's evergreen song "tanggal tiga puluh satu... bulan lapan lima pulih tujuh...." and of course, the military show that includes parachute jumpings and the parade of armoured cars and soldiers.
Later in my life, I grow accustomed to Merdeka day being the day to remember Tunku Abdul Rahman's historic chant of "Merdeka", seven times.
Well, with the improvement of technology, and with the emergence of YouTube, we now know for a fact, that the 'azan' was recited after the proclaimation of independence was read by Tunku in that fateful 31st August 1957.
TO BE CONTINUED....
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