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Form 2 KSSM

Independence Day of
Malaysia
By: Sir Fayyadh
SMK Sungai Kapar Indah
Today’s Lesson Objectives

To be able to share opinions and information

with each other.

To be able communicate, speak and

comprehend the content discussed.

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 What is
independence?
 independence
noun 
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/

1. freedom from being governed or ruled by another country:

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821.

2. the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people:
• It's important that parents should allow their children some independence

- (Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The road to
‘merdeka’
 The road to
‘Merdeka’
According to history, Malaysia has been colonised by
other nation since 1511, starting by the fall of Malacca to
the hands of Portuguese, followed by The Dutch, British,
Japanese, and back again to British.

The wisdom of Tunku Abdul Rahman, alongside with

other several leaders from every races in Malayan at that
time such as Tun Dato Sri Tan Cheng Lock and Tun V.T
Sambathan, had finally succeeded to convince the British
to allow the Malayans to govern their own country.

Malaysia finally came to its independence in 31st

August 1957 after almost 446 years of colonization.
 malaysia
Merdeka
Today, it has been 64 years since Malaysia’s got its
independence. Malaysia is now standing strong globally.
Being a rapidly developing country, Malaysia is famous
for its big cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya,
while also preferred for its natural wonders such as
Pulau Perhentian and Gunung Kinabalu.

Successful Malaysians are also known globally;

from scientists, athletes, doctors, singers, to even
students. Believe it or not, strong relationships among
Malaysians made this possible. Together with trusts,
confidence and understandings, Malaysia will always
remain a great and harmonious country.
The value of
independence
The Celebration of Malaysia’s Independence
Day

‘Merdeka Day’ or Malaysia’s

Independence Day is a public holiday that falls
on the 31st of August every year in Malaysia.
Every year, there will be a big celebration with
colourful parades and shows.

The annual parade used to be held at

Merdeka Square. However, starting in 2018, the
location of celebration will continue to be at
Putra Square in Putrajaya, the federal
administrative centre of Malaysia.
What is the most memorable things you had
during the National Independence Day?
“I remember on 2012’s Independence Day, my parents brought me to Dataran Merdeka
to watch parades. I was very happy that day!”
- Hafiz, 2 Ehsan -

“I stayed at home and draw posters of Independence Day because I love to draw.”
- Tashaandran, 2 Hikmah -

“Last 31st August, I only stayed at home like usual. I also go to play badminton an
basketball.”
- Ameera, 2 Ikhlas -
 Appreciating our
National Independence Day
It is very important for us to appreciate the independence that we have today.

By appreciating the freedom, we are able make our country great and living in a peaceful and harmony days.
What would it be today if Malaysia still
haven’t had its own independence?
“Malaysian will be angry and sad because COVID 19 might be worst and not handle
with good care.”
- Suria, 2 Hikmah -

If Malaysia have not had its independence today, Malaysians might still not live “
”.peacefully
- Nana, 2 Ikhlas -

“Maybe Malaysia is going to be an undeveloped country, where its citizen becomes

uneducated.”
- Ameera, 2 Ikhlas -
 Be a proud
malaysian!
BEING MALAYSIAN MEANS WE ARE UNIQUE!

Although Malaysians are multicultural people,

we can still be very considerate and are able to live
peacefully among us.

What unite us might be Nasi Lemak and Teh

Tarik, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei or Skuad Bolasepak
Harimau Malaya, but always know, we are actually
together in much of every and any way.

Malaysia has become the responsibility that our

forefathers gave us. So let’s keep it strong!
What can you do to be a good Malaysian?

“Always respect each other no matter what race the person is. And be grateful to the
previous sacrifice that Malaysians had made.”
- Nana. 2 Ikhlas -

“We need to respect and appreciate the laws that had been made. Laws keep a peace
environment among us.”
- Ameera. 2 Ikhlas -

“To be a good Malaysian, always contribute to others.”

- Sir Fayyadh. Teacher -
 The Independence
of
malaysia
Selamat Hari
We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us. Let
Merdeka, Malaysia! us always remember that unity is our fundamental strength
as a people and as a nation.

- Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s Father of Independence

 THANK
YO U
End of today’s
lesson
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Form 2 KSSM