Happy Independence & Malaysia day 2012

Yes it is that time once again to celebrate Independence day in good old Malaysia. Some of you who are not from Malaysia may wonder why there are 2 dates on the picture above. Allow me to explain. 31 August 1957 is the independence day of Malaya (west Malaysia) and for the longest time it was erroneously celebrated as the Independence day of the whole of Malaysia. The matter would be overlooked for a few decades.

The continuity error here happened because there was no Malaysia before the 16th of September 1963 when Sarawak, Singapore and Sabah (North Borneo) joined to form MALAYSIA. It wasn't until 2010 when this issue was addressed. 16 September has been declared a public holiday since and thus celebrating the TRUE day that Malaysia was formed.

I hope that was educational for you. And to all Malaysians, Happy Merdeka & MALAYSIA DAY.