The iconic image of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj raising his hand to chant “Merdeka” on Aug 31,1957, is something that is already ingrained in the minds of Malaysians.
Regardless of whether it’s a recording of the event or a black and white photo, the proclamation of independence still rings in the ears of Malaysians regardless of age, background and generation.
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