Malaysia Is Turning 57. Do You Like This Year's Sudirman-Inspired Merdeka Theme?
Would this year's Merdeka theme be a better hit compared to 2013's "Malaysiaku Berdaulat, Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku"?
By Mei Mei Chu — 25 Jun 2014, 11:04 AM — Updated over 10 years ago
The Theme For Malaysia's 57th Independence Day Celebration Is "Malaysia, Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta" Or "Malaysia Where Love Grows"
The Theme For Malaysia's 57th Independence Day Celebration Is "Malaysia, Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta".
Image via mkini.net‘Malaysia Where Love Grows’ was yesterday announced as the theme for the country’s 57th Independence or Merdeka Day celebration.
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This Theme Was Inspired By The Song "Warisan" That Was Made Popular By Singer Sudirman Haji Arshad
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the theme was picked from the song “Warisan“, made popular by the late entertainer Sudirman Haji Arshad.
The theme – Malaysia, Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta – was lifted from the patriotic song, Warisan, which seeks to instil and express love for the country in conjunction with the 57th Independence Day.
thestar.com.myCommunications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek Says Despite Its Simple Presentation, This Theme Bore Deep Meaning
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the theme bore deep meaning despite its simple presentation. “It doesn’t matter the differences in our background as every one of us loved this place that we have grown up in. Even many outsiders, who have come to Malaysia, fell in love with this place"
thestar.com.my“It’s like how we would love our child, we will take care of it (the country) and protect it from all forms of threat,” Ahmad Shabery said to reporters at the pre-launch of the celebrations here yesterday.
thestar.com.my"I believe this theme will have a deep impact and fill the hearts of all Malaysians with love for their country," he told reporters at the pre-launch of this year's Merdeka Day celebrations.
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He Hoped That The Theme Would Not Be Politicised
He also hoped that the theme chosen would not be politicised by any quarters.
yahoo.comThe 57th Merdeka Day Celebration Will Start On 15 August 2014 Followed By A "Fly The Jalur Gemilang" Campaign
The 57th Merdeka Day Celebration Will Start On 15 August 2014 Followed By A "Fly The Jalur Gemilang" Campaign
Image via freemalaysiatoday.comThis year's celebration will begin with the "Doa Untuk Malaysia" (Prayer for Malaysia) at Putra Mosque, in Putrajaya, on August 15 followed by the "Fly the Jalur Gemilang" campaign, which is scheduled to be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on August 16.
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The highlight of the celebration will be the Merdeka Day procession and parade at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on August 31 while the national-level Malaysia Day celebration will be held in Sarawak on September 16.
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Ahmad Shabery said there would also be the Konsert Harmoni Uniti featuring Malaysian and Indonesian artistes, symbolising the close regional friendship between the two countries. The Merdeka Week programme, from Aug 28 to Sept 1, will include carnivals, exhibitions, seminars, sales promotions, shows and related events.
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