MERDEKA MALAYSIA MERDEKA!!

MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!.... Today, Sunday 31st August 2008, Malaysia celebrates its 51st Merdeka Day!(Independence Day). Yesterday, I took part in the "HIJRAH MERDEKA AMAL MUBARAK 2008", organised by MUBARAK (Majlis Bekas Wakil Rakyat Wilayah Persekutuan), in conjunction with the spirit of Merdeka. (Will elaborate on this event later.)

What was important was the fact that never before have I sang a patriotic song (Jalur Gemilang) and the Malaysian National Anthem (Negara Ku) for so many times in a day! We sang them each time we stopped at our 'kembara' ('adventure') destination and in total there were 6 stops - including having tea with the TYT Yang diPertua Negeri Melaka (Governor of Malacca) and finally, dinner at the residence of YAB Ketua Menteri Melaka(Chief Minister of Malacca). Naturally, the final destination was where we celebrated the much awaited moment! Having sung the song and the national anthem several times already, our patriotic enthusiasm was at an all time high! The minute the clock struck 12 midnite, we excitedly waved our mini flags and sang more patriotic songs with patriotic gusto! It was fun! The food was good too (loved the kambing beryani!) and the musical band that entertained us throughout the whole evening was great also!

We spent the nite in Malacca at the Seri Warisan Hotel in Air Keroh and this morning, many proceeded to see the Merdeka parade, whilst some, including me, decided to drive back to Kuala Lumpur.

As a commemoration to Malaysia's Merdeka Day today, am gonna share some patriotic songs and videos with you. MERDEKA!

Negaraku dan Laungan Merdeka 1957:



31 Ogos by Sudirman Hj Arshad:



Lagu Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia 51:



Jalur Gemilang:



Malaysia Gemilang: