On 31 August 1957, while independence was declared in Kuala Lumpur, Penang also held its own Merdeka celebrations at the Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama). Thousands of people gathered there to witness the Union Jack being lowered and the new Malayan flag raised for the first time in Penang. The Esplanade has since remained a key venue for Penang’s annual Merdeka Day parades and celebrations.
This MARA building in George Town is painted with blue and red stripes, symbolizing the colors of the national flag of Malaysia. Today is also the Independence Day of Malaysia.
A view of the MARA Building from an alley way in George Town. The building is painted similarly to the colors of the Malaysia national flag.
Hari Merdeka is the National Day of Malaysia which falls on 31st August.
Held on the 16th September every year, Malaysia Day commemorates the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963. The date marked the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore to form Malaysia (although Singapore was later removed two years after being a part of Malaysia).
Old rooftops of heritage pre-war townhouses in George Town.
Today marks Malaysia’s 59th Merdeka Day or National Day.
This art mural which portrays a man wearing a Malaysian flag design T-shirt can be found on the wall along Ah Quee Street, George Town.
Today September 16 is the Malaysia Day, to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963.
The flag of Malaysia (also called the “Jalur Gemilang” painted on a wall along Madras Lane, George Town.
