IN my view, the recently-concluded celebrations marking the 57th anniversary of Merdeka should, for reasons of historical integrity if nothing else, be the last in the Aug 31 Merdeka series.
With the coming into being of the Federation of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963, Aug 31 has lost much of its mystique, significance and legitimacy as our national day.
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