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Malaysia Day celebrated in Dhaka


Published : 16 Sep 2020 10:04 PM | Updated : 17 Sep 2020 12:22 AM

The High Commission of Malaysia in Bangladesh organised a ‘Malaysia Day’ flag raising ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate its 63 years of independence and 57 years of the formation of Malaysia.

Those present in the ceremony at the chancery in Baridhara, Dhaka include the Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia, Amir Farid Abu Hasan, officials from the High Commission and Malaysian diaspora in Bangladesh.

The ceremony was held on a limited scale, observing social protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The flag raising ceremony was carried out by flag bearers from the Malaysian Armed Forces.

In his Malaysia day remarks, the Acting High Commissioner reminded Malaysians to remember the struggle of the forefathers who have made tremendous sacrifice for the nation.

He further noted that Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia and Father of Independence, was a man who was ahead of his time as Malaysia had gained its independence through negotiations and diplomacy, without the spill of a single drop of blood.

In remembering this occasion, he further reminded Malaysians to be proud of what the small nation of 32 million had achieved, turning the nation into one of the most progressive and dynamic countries in the world today.

The Acting High Commissioner also took the opportunity to express appreciation of the government of Malaysia to the government and people of Bangladesh, for ensuring that Malaysians in Bangladesh continue to feel welcome and safe.

In celebrating the occasion under the new normal, a 30-minute virtual e-concert was held by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, showcasing local Malaysian music to the world.

The e-concert was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

Malaysia Day is celebrated every 16 September to commemorate the formation of Malaysia with the inclusion of the states of Sabah, Sarawak (East Malaysia), Singapore and the Federation of Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia) in 1963.

Singapore became an independent republic in 1965.