Basic Merdeka facts
Malaysian Leaders
National Symbols
Merdeka Celebrations
Merdeka 2025!
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Malaysia gained independence in this year.

1957.

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Malaysia’s first Deputy Prime Minister?

Tun Abdul Razak

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The national flower of Malaysia.

Bunga Raya (hibiscus).

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Malaysians celebrate Merdeka on this date every year.

31st August 1957.

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In 2025, Malaysia celebrates this many years of independence.

68.

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The fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Tun Dr Mahathir

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Malaysia’s current Prime Minister.

Anwar Ibrahim

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The Malaysian flag is called this.

Jalur Gemilang.

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The Merdeka Parade is usually held in this city.

Kuala Lumpur.

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The theme of Merdeka 2025 highlights this.

Malaysia madani, rakyat disantuni.

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The stadium where independence was declared.

Stadium Merdeka

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The first King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) of Malaysia.

Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

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The colours of the Jalur Gemilang.

Blue, red, yellow and white.

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The most popular performance of Merdeka Parade?

Human screen performance.

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The Merdeka Parade 2025 was held in this city.

Putrajaya.

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The date of Malaysia’s independence.

31st August 1957

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Malaysia’s first female Deputy Prime Minister?

Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

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The national anthem of Malaysia.

Negaraku.

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A common colour people wear to show unity on Merdeka Day.

Red, white, blue or yellow.

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Which renowned singer performed the official Merdeka 2025 theme song?

Biduanita Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza.

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How many states were in Malaya when it first gained independence?

11

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Prime Minister during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020?

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

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The national bird of Malaysia?

Rhinoceros Hornbill

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The year Malaysia celebrated its 50th Merdeka anniversary.

2007.

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How many decorated floats were featured during the 2025 Merdeka Parade?

7.

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