This Day in Malaysian History
Story 1: The Birth of Malaysia (16 September 1963) On 16 September 1963 , a very special event took place — Malaysia was born! On this day, Malaya , Sabah , Sarawak , and Singapore joined together to form one country called Malaysia . The people were very happy. They celebrated with parades, flags, and songs. Everyone shouted “Merdeka!” which means freedom. Malaysia now had 14 states, and a new flag was raised proudly. However, in 1965, Singapore decided to become its own country. Even so, Malaysia remained strong and continued to grow. This day is now known as Malaysia Day , and we celebrate it every year on 16 September . Schools, offices, and homes decorate their places with flags. People sing patriotic songs and remember how our leaders worked hard to unite the country. Malaysia Day reminds us that we are all Malaysians, no matter where we come from. Summary (24 words): Malaysia was formed on 16 September 1963 when Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore united to become...