WHAT does Merdeka mean to most of us? The end of the British dominion? Street celebrations? Or just a holiday?
As a boy back in Penang, Merdeka Day for me was largely about football. There would be many tournaments for all age groups during that period. And all the players would be inspired by the biggie – the now almost extinct Merdeka Tournament.
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