Malaysia first celebrated Merdeka Day 68 years ago. As the nation marks its independence this year, brands across the peninsula are rolling out tributes with cheeky cultural references, heartfelt ...

For many, Merdeka is all about vibrant parades and the Jalur Gemilang fluttering in the breeze. But what does this day mean to the Orang Asli communities who often watch from the fringes? As the first ...

EVERY August, Malaysia’s skyline glows with the vibrant colours of the Jalur Gemilang. Streets fill with patriotic songs, parades and the hum of anticipation. Yet beyond the flags and fireworks, ...

In celebration of National Day and Malaysia Day 2025, Petronas has released its latest festive film, With all our hearts, a story that revisits the enduring significance of the Rukun Negara (National ...

National Day is synonymous with brands in Malaysia doling out messages of unity, harmony, and peace. Sure, most of them present as saccharine and escapist given the state of affairs in Malaysia, but ...

Pasta brand Barilla is marking Singapore’s SG60 and Malaysia’s Merdeka Day with twin campaigns tapping into national pride, local flavour, and a love of carbs. In Singapore, the Italian pasta maker ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that 16,000 guests will attend the 80th Indonesian Independence Day celebration at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on August 17, ...

Malaysia will celebrate its 67th National Day tomorrow and this is an important day that marks our country’s independence. This year’s theme, “Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka,” is all about bringing ...

Special event: Crowds turned out in force for the Malaysia Day celebration at Padang Merdeka. — Bernama KOTA KINABALU: A burst of colours filled Padang Merdeka here as thousands gathered to mark the ...

A Sarawak nationalist group has decided to thumb its nose at the national Merdeka Day celebrations and will mark independence day on September 24 instead. The Sarawak Association for Peoples' ...