IT was like flipping the pages of a history book, beginning with the country’s independence on August 31, 1957.
Malaysia’s 60-year history was presented in a special and nostalgic manner at this year’s National Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today.
Witnessed by tens of thousands of people who had gathered at the square, as well as the millions who watched the live broadcast of the event on television, this year’s celebrations featured moments that showed how the country was built by overcoming challenges together and with the sharing of power among its children.
Malaysia’s journey under six prime ministers was re-enacted chapter by chapter, from a newly independent country to a developed nation. – August 31, 2017.
Schoolchildren waving the Jalur Gemilang during the 60th National Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2017.Members of the Road Transport Department marching during National Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, August 31, 2017.A girl with the national flag painted on her face is seen during National Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2017.Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V inspecting a guard of honour during National Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2017.A boy in a Malaysian flag costume seen sitting on his father's shoulders at Dataran Merdeka. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2017.The People's Volunteer Corps contingent lining up in Jalan Kinabalu in the Kuala Lumpur city center for the Merdeka Day parade today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.The unity contingent preparing for today's Merdeka Day parade in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.Members of the public waiting for National Day celebrations to kick off at Dataran Merdeka this morning. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.A balloon figure of cartoon character Ejen Ali being prepared for the Merdeka Day parade in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.A portrait of the nation's first prime minster, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, is seen at Dataran Merdeka. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.The nation's Sea Games contingent waiting for their turn in the Merdeka Day parade during National Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017Participants waving the Malaysian flag as they march during National Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.People trying to get a better view of the Merdeka Day parade in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2017.Members of the armed forces in old uniforms marching in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, August 31, 2017.Schoolchildren waving the Jalur Gemilang at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2017.
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