BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250917 DTSTAMP:20260510T023511 CREATED:20250111T210155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T210155Z UID:10000177-1757980800-1758067199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Malaysia Day DESCRIPTION:Malaysia Day marks the formation of Malaysia in 1963\, when Malaya\, North Borneo (now Sabah)\, Sarawak\, and Singapore united to form the Federation of Malaysia. Although Singapore later became independent in 1965\, Malaysia Day remains a significant day in the country's history. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Malaysia Day?\nThe History of Malaysia Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe History of Malaysia\n\nWhen is Malaysia Day?\nMalaysia Day is celebrated annually on September 16\, and it marks the formation of Malaysia on September 16\, 1963. \nThe following is the list of Malaysia Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2021Thursday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2022Friday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2023Saturday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2024Monday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2027Thursday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2028Saturday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2029Sunday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2030Monday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2032Thursday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2033Friday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2034Saturday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2035Sunday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2038Thursday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2039Friday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2040Sunday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2041Monday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2044Friday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2045Saturday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2046Sunday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2047Monday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Malaysia DaySeptember 16\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Malaysia Day\nMalaysia Day marks the union of Malaya\, North Borneo (now Sabah)\, Sarawak\, and Singapore to establish the Federation of Malaysia. \nMalaya gained independence from British rule on August 31\, 1957. In the early 1960s\, the idea of forming a larger federation was proposed to unite territories under British colonial rule in Southeast Asia. \nIn 1961\, Tunku Abdul Rahman\, Malaya's first Prime Minister\, proposed the creation of Malaysia to include Malaya\, North Borneo\, Sarawak\, Brunei\, and Singapore. The formation aimed to foster economic development\, strengthen defense against regional threats and promote unity. \nA commission led by Lord Cobbold was set up to assess public opinion in North Borneo and Sarawak about joining Malaysia\, and the majority of people supported the formation. \nOn July 9\, 1963\, the Malaysia Agreement was signed in London by representatives from Malaya\, North Borneo\, Sarawak\, and Singapore. The agreement outlined terms for autonomy\, religious freedom\, and control over immigration for Sabah and Sarawak. \nInitially included in the plan\, Brunei opted out of the federation due to political and economic concerns. \nMalaysia was initially set to be declared on August 31\, 1963\, to coincide with Malaya's independence anniversary. However\, it was delayed due to opposition from Indonesia and the Philippines\, which contested the inclusion of North Borneo and Sarawak. \nOn September 16\, 1963\, Malaysia was officially formed\, bringing together Malaya\, North Borneo (Sabah)\, Sarawak\, and Singapore into one nation. \nSingapore left the federation on August 9\, 1965\, becoming an independent state due to political and economic disagreements. \nIn 2010\, the Malaysian government declared Malaysia Day a national public holiday to acknowledge its importance. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Malaysia Day\, ceremonies are held in cities and towns to honor Malaysia's unity. The national anthem\, Negaraku\, is sung\, and the Malaysian flag is prominently displayed. Leaders deliver speeches reflecting on the country's progress\, unity\, and the significance of Malaysia Day. \nStreets\, public buildings and homes are decorated with the Malaysian flag and banners reflecting the themes of unity and national pride. \nVibrant parades showcase the cultural diversity of Malaysia\, featuring traditional costumes\, music and dances from various ethnic groups\, including Malays\, Chinese\, Indians\, and indigenous communities of Sabah and Sarawak. \nMuseums and galleries often hold special exhibitions detailing the history of Malaysia's formation including the role of Sabah and Sarawak. \nDonations and volunteer programs are organized to promote unity and give back to the community. Sports competitions\, fun runs and other recreational activities are held to foster camaraderie among Malaysians. \nMany Malaysians spend the public holiday with loved ones\, enjoying meals and reflecting on their shared heritage. Some take the opportunity to visit Sabah and Sarawak to experience their unique cultures firsthand. \nThe History of Malaysia\nArchaeological evidence shows that Malaysia was inhabited as early as the Paleolithic period. Early humans in the region lived as hunter-gatherers and later practiced agriculture and trade. \nSeveral early Kingdoms existed in the region including the Langkasuka Kingdom (2nd–14th century CE)\, the Srivijaya Empire (7th–13th century CE)\, and the Majapahit Empire (13th–16th century CE). \nIslam was introduced through Arab\, Indian\, and Persian traders in the 13th century\, and the religion spread rapidly due to its appeal to Malay rulers and its compatibility with trade practices. \nFounded around 1400\, Malacca became a thriving port and a center of Islamic learning. Malacca's strategic location attracted traders from China\, India\, and the Middle East. \nIn 1511\, the Portuguese captured Malacca to control its lucrative trade routes. The Dutch ousted the Portuguese in 1641 and ruled Malacca as part of the Dutch East Indies. \nIn 1786\, the British established a settlement in Penang\, followed by Malacca (1824) and Singapore (1819)\, forming the Straits Settlements. During World War II\, Japan occupied Malaya\, Borneo\, and Singapore\, disrupting British control. \nAfter the war\, the British returned but faced growing resistance from the Malayan Communist Party during the Malayan Emergency (1948 – 1960). \nOn August 31\, 1957\, Malaya gained independence\, becoming the Federation of Malaya. On September 16\, 1963\, Malaya joined with North Borneo (Sabah)\, Sarawak\, and Singapore to form Malaysia. \nIn 1965\, Singapore left the federation due to political and economic disagreements\, becoming an independent nation. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/malaysia-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Malaysia-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR