A time for meaningful reflection


One common purpose: The first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (centre), Tun Tan Cheng Lock (left) and Datuk Panglima Bukit Gantang Toh Muda Haji Abdul Wahab Abdul Aziz riding in a Nash Rambler Custom Convertible at Padang Bandar Hilir in Malacca in February 1956, where Tunku announced the date of Malaysia's independence after returning from London.

IT was exactly 57 years ago today that we attained independence. On Aug 31, 1957 to be exact.

It’s not often that such numbers coincide, so a little reflection is in order.

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