Happy 50th Birthday Malaysia

Malaysia the country that I have been living in since the day I was born 03/12/91.. I have never regretted living in this wonderful multiracial country that GOD ALMIGHTY had placed me.... I have to admit nothing is perfect in this world.. but Malaysia fills my life with laughter, sadness, friends, love, care, and etc.. Malaysia had proven herself in a blink of an eye.. She achieve 50 years of independence and I am proud of her.. There are so many changes since the year 1957 the year she achieve independence.. I myself as a warganegara(citizen) of Malaysia is proud to be who I am and where I'm standing now.. Although I wasn't there on that auspicious day 31 August 1957 or maybe I was in the past life, but still I will celebrate this independence day every year with pride and dignity.. I know I wasn't involved in the declaration of independence but we as Malaysians should celebrate together and appreciate this independence till dooms day.. and to you blogger who do not know about Malaysia thats ok because I'll introduce it to you guys..

The past..

Formally this country was known as Tanah Melayu or better know as Malaya.. and the name Malaya was then changed to Malaysia when the country was officially made a federation of 13 states including Sabah and Sarawak. Article 1(1) of the Federal Constitution states that "The federation shall be known, in Malay and English, as Malaysia". Although Singapore broke away and became a nation of its own in 1965, the rest of the states have remained firmly together, combining to make Malaysia the harmonious melting pot of cultures it is today.

Independence Day 31/08/1957
Tanah Melayu had achieve its declaration of independence at 12midnight in Padang Kelab Selangor, Kuala Lumpur.. On this day a new country is found..

Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first prime minister of the Federation Of Tanah Melayu shouted Merdeka for 7 times on the next day at 9.30am in front of 20thousand citizens. Federation Of Tanah Melayu, Sultans and the representatives from The Commanthwealth and other countries in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.

Quote: "

TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA
"BAPA KEMERDEKAAN DAN PENGASAS PERPADUAN KAUM"

...Let no one think we have reached the end of the road : independence is indeed a milestone, but it is only the threshold to high endeavour - the creation of a new and sovereign State. At this solemn moment therefore I call upon you all to dedicate yourselves to the service of the new Malaya : to work and strive with hand and brain to create a new nation, inspired by the ideals of justice and liberty...

(Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra 31 Ogos 1957)

Tanggal 31 Ogos is a popular Malaysian patriotic and national song. This song is one of the songs that are sung during the National Day celebrations throughout the nation. This song was played by Sudirman Arshad on 1990.

Malay Text: Tanggal 31Ogos

Tanggal tiga puluh satu
Bulan lapan lima puluh tujuh
Merdeka, Merdeka, Tetaplah Merdeka
Ia pasti menjadi sejarah

Tanggal tiga puluh satu
Bulan lapan lima puluh tujuh
Hari yang mulia, Hari bahagia
Sambut dengan jiwa yang Merdeka

Mari kita seluruh warganegara
Ramai-ramai menyambut hari Merdeka, MERDEKA!!
Tiga satu bulan lapan, Lima puluh tujuh
Hari mulia negaraku Merdeka

(2x)

Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka....!
MERDEKA!!

English Traslation: 31 August

The thirty-first day
The eighth month, fifty seven
Independent, independent, forever independent
It will surely go down in history

The thirty-first day
The eighth month, fifty seven
A noble day, a joyful day
Celebrate it with a free soul

Let all of us citizens
Celebrate Independence Day together, Independent!
Thirty first of the eight month, fifty seven
A noble day, my nation is independent

(2X)

Independence, Independence, Independence......!
INDEPENDENCE!!

Listen To Tanggal 31 Ogos

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Today...

Malaysia as we know it today is a thriving developing country, often considered a “role model” by its Southeast Asian neighbours for its economic and political stability, multicultural harmony and steady progress. 31st August 2007 marks the 50th year of this country's independence from British colonialism and the day the joyful, triumphant shouts of “Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka!” resonated throughout the nation as Malaya's first Prime Minister, Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman stood on a podium at Merdeka Square doing the same. At the same time, with all the different races and culture, Malaysia is also known ask the food heaven as it varies from other countries.


The Flag : Jalur Gemilang ( Stripes Of Glory)

The flag of Malaysia, also known as the Jalur Gemilang ("Stripes of Glory"), comprises a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan or Federal Star. The 14 stripes, of equal width, represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government, while the 14 points of the star represent the unity between these entities. ^[1] The crescent represents Islam, the country's official religion; the yellow of the star and crescent is the royal colour of the Malay rulers; the blue canton symbolizes the unity of the Malaysian people. This blue canton was originally chosen to represent a connection between the federation and the Commonwealth but this was gradually downplayed and eventually supplanted by its current interpretation. ^[2]

Though its design is similar to the British East India Company and of the flag of the United States, no substantive connection to either flag has been established.^[3]

In blazon, the Malaysian flag is described as: "A banner Gules, seven bars Argent; the canton Azure charged with decrescent and mullet of fourteen points Or." This means "a red flag with seven horizontal white stripes; the upper-left (hoist) quarter is blue with a yellow waning crescent (i.e. horns pointing to sinister) and a yellow 14-pointed star."

A song was also composed for the flag of this glorious country.. the title of the song is also the flag's name

Malay Text: Jalur Gemilang

Merahmu bara semangat waja

Putihmu bersih budi pekerti

Kuning berdaulat payung negara

Biru perpaduan kami semua

Puncak dunia telah kau tawan

Lautan luas telah kau redah

Membawa semangat jiwa Merdeka

Semangat jaya kami warganya

Empat belas melintang jalurnya

Semua negeri dalam Malaysia

Satu suara satu semangat

Itu sumpah warga berdaulat

Jalur Gemilang dibawah naunganmu

Jalur Gemilang kami semua bersatu

Perpaduan kedaulatan

Amalan murni rakyat Malaysia

Jalur Gemilang megah kami terasa

Jalur Gemilang kibarkanlah wawasan

Merah, putih, biru, kuning

Jalur semangat kami semua

(2x)

Berkibarlah, berkibarlah, berkibarlah

Jalur Gemilang!

English Translation: Stripes Of Glory

Blazing red with steely will

White so clean and kind of character

Sovereign yellow, the country's protector

Blue for all of us in unity

You have reached the heights of the world

You have traversed the wide waters

Bearing the spirit of Merdeka ('independence')

We are members of its successful will

Fourteen stripes across it

All the states of Malaysia

One voice, one spirit

So its sovereign citizens solemnly swear

Jalur Gemilang, beneath your care

Jalur Gemilang, we unite

Sovereign unity

Malaysian citizens' good charity

Jalur Gemilang, how proud we feel

Jalur Gemilang, proclaim our vision

Red, white, blue, yellow

Are the stripes of our resolve

(2x)

Fly, fly, fly

Jalur Gemilang!

Listen to Jalur Gemilang

The Rukun Negara (National Principles)

The Rukunegara or sometimes Rukun Negara (Malay for "National Principles") is a philosophy and national ideology — the de facto Malaysian pledge of allegiance — was instituted by royal proclamation on Merdeka Day, 1970, in reaction to a serious race riot known as the May 13 Incident which occurred in 1969. The incident proved at that time that Malaysian racial balance and stability was fragile at best. Immediately thereafter, the Malaysian government immediate sought ways to foster unity among Malaysians. One of the methods used to encourage unity is the Rukunegara. The Rukunegara was inspired in part by the Indonesian Pancasila, and like the Pancasila, is based on five guiding principles.

The word Rukunegara can refer to the whole declaration, the words after the preamble (beginning Maka kami...) or the five principles alone.

Malay Text:

BAHAWASANYA NEGARA KITA MALAYSIA mendukung cita-cita hendak :

• mencapai perpaduan yang lebih erat di kalangan seluruh masyarakatnya ;
• memelihara satu cara hidup demokratik ;
• mencipta satu masyarakat adil di mana kemakmuran Negara akan dapat dinikmati bersama secara adil dan saksama ;
• menjamin satu cara liberal terhadap tradisi-tradisi kebudayaannya yang kaya dan berbagai corak ; dan
• membina satu masyarakat progresif yang akan menggunakan sains dan teknologi moden.

MAKA KAMI, rakyat Malaysia, berikrar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kami untuk mencapai cita-cita tersebut berdasarkan atas prinsip-prinsip berikut :

• KEPERCAYAAN KEPADA TUHAN
• KESETIAAN KEPADA RAJA DAN NEGARA
• KELUHURAN PERLEMBAGAAN
• KEDAULATAN UNDANG-UNDANG
• KESOPANAN DAN KESUSILAAN

English Translation:

Our nation, Malaysia, being dedicated :

• to achieving a greater unity of all her peoples;
• to maintaining a democratic way of life;
• to creating a just society in which the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared;
• to ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and diverse cultural traditions;
• to building a progressive society which shall be oriented to modern science and technology;

We, her peoples, pledge our united efforts to attain these ends guided by these principles:

• BELIEVE IN GOD
• LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
• UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION
• RULE OF LAW
• GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND MORALITY

National Anthem : Negaraku (My Country)

Negaraku, tanah tumpahnya darahku,
Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju,
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat bertakhta.
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat bertakhta.

In English[1]:

Oh, My Motherland,
The Land where my life began,
Where people live in harmony and prosperity,
With God-given blessings of happiness,
Our King reigns in peace.
With God-given blessings of happiness,
Our King reigns in peace.

A more literal translation would be:

My country, land where my blood was spilt,
The people live united and in progress,
Blessings of happiness, may God grant,
(And that) our King may reign in peace.
Blessings of happiness, may God grant,
(And that) our King may reign in peace.

Listen To Negaraku

but there are people who remix or shall i say recompose it to another version.. sadly but true, Wee Meng Chee or known as namewee makes is like a parody...

this year's independence day theme song

Malaysiaku Gemilang


that's all about it i guess bloggers, there are more patriotic songs of Malaysia but there's too many to be stated at this lil underdevelopment blog
and last but not least
Happy 50th Birthday Malaysia
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and now my question for this post especially for you bloggers out there:

• Malaysians

1. Do you love your country??
2. Do you know what is the rukun negara??
3. what did you did on 31/8/07??
4. Are you proud to be a Malaysian??
   

• Others

1. Where are you from??
2. Do you have any knowledge about Malaysia??
3. Have you traveled to Malaysia before??
4. Do you intend to travel to Malaysia??

yours,

jangheng