INDEPENDENCE DAY !!
Declaration of Independence of Malaya was an event to announce Malaya's independence day on 31 August 1957. This date was chosen in a meeting between Tun Sardon Umno Youth chief spokesman and his deputy Haji Ahmad Badawi (the father of Prime Minister-5) in Kepala Batas, Penang in 1956. Penang Mufti, Haji Abdullah Fahim (father Haji Ahmad Badawi) also participated in the discussion.
Before the proclamation of the independence of Malaya, on August 30, 1957 at 12:00 midnight in Padang Kelab Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, was held the ceremony of the Union Jack to mark the end of British rule in Malaya and the birth of a new nation that is sovereign, equal and deserving all sovereign countries in the world. Federation of Malaya flag was raised by members of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) witnessed own olehTunku Abdul Rahman.
On August 31, 1957 at the newly inaugurated stadium of Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur has witnessed a historic event for Malaya, which was officially handing over the administration of the Federation of Malaya from British citizens of Malaya.
Heavy rain since 3 am and facing some difficulties until 6.30 am, the stadium has not been filled by visitors and the ceremony was delayed for an hour and begins at eight o'clock.
At 8, the media have been told to be ready and all the cameras and media equipment were installed with a protective plastic or other waterproof liner around the pitch damp. Incidentally, the rain let up that allows all the preparations before the ceremony began to be carried out easily. Visitors witnessed the historic event.
Among the groups of visitors who arrive at the stadium is the Cadets, Sea Scouts (with a white dress, white hat and blue shorts), Guides (dressed in blue), Scout (with a cloth scarf, red and gold, red and black, red and blue, red and white), Brigade Team St. John's Ambulance and British Red Cross also took place on the stage.
Then, the guest-of-honor began to arrive, Lord Chancellor of England dressed the same as when he became a judge of the Federal High Court. Acting Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan is the Malay Rulers who first arrived followed by Tengku Mahkota Johor (in dress military uniform he) who replaced Sultan of Johor, Sultan of Perak (dressed in a cream-colored), Sultan (dressed in gold with dark red and green) Sultan of Kelantan (dressed in pale gold), the Sultan of Kedah (dressed in blue and silver) Raja Perlis (dressed in gold), the Sultan of Pahang (red shrubs and silver) and lastly, he yang di-Pertuan Agong dressed in brown and wearing the new sheath. Accompanied each of his trumpet and stand under the umbrella of golden yellow while the Yang di-Pertuan Agong walked to his seat. Visitors in the stadium is still standing when the Duke of Gloucester came in, accompanied by Sir Donald MacGillivray. With the arrival of all the royal guest, the ceremony commenced Declaration.
Adikung Duke took the letter of the constitution which states that the withdrawal of British protection against the Malay states and the sovereignty of Penang and Malacca. Malay rulers began to step on the stage and the Duke took place in front of the stage as he received a royal honor while accompanied by Sir Donald MacGillivray. When it was the last time a state ceremony singing the British national at the Federation of Malaya. Then, he read out a message from His Majesty the Duke of Queen Elizabeth II's statement that he welcomes the entry into the Commonwealth Games Federation and pray for the success of this country.
Later, Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman got up from his seat and received the letter of the constitution as a symbol of surrender to the dominion of the Federation of Malaya. Duke took a seat and Tunku began his speech in English.
The declaration was greeted with the word of "Merdeka" for 7 times. Federation of Malaya flag was raised to the accompaniment of the national anthem that is played for the first time. Followed by the prayer by Datuk Hassan Azhari as the symbolic birth of a new country where Islam is the official religion of the Federation of Malaya.
With the sound of the trumpet, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, accompanied by the Duke of Gloucester, departed from the stage, followed by other Malay government, the Prime Minister and Sir Donald MacGillivray. Then, Doa Selamat was read for the blessing and the blessing of God to a new country is born.
With that declaration, marked the end of British colonial rule and the power of His Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the Federation of Malaya, including Penang and Melakaiaitu for over 170 years. On the same day the last British High Commissioner in Malaya, Sir Donald MacGillivray and his wife had left the country and returned to England.
- http://www.arkib.gov.my/web/guest/pengisytiharan-kemerdekaan-tanah-melayu
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