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  2. Independence Day (Malaysia) - Wikipedia

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    Independence Day ( Malay: Hari Merdeka ), also known as National Day ( Hari Kebangsaan ), is the independence day of the Federation of Malaya from the British Empire. [1] [2] It commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957, and is defined in article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia. [3]

  3. King of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    e. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong ( lit. 'He Who is Made Lord', [2] Jawi: يڠ دڤرتوان اݢوڠ‎ ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler, or simply the Agong and also unofficially as the King of Malaysia, [3] is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 ...

  4. Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    In Malaysia, the monarch is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia), who also carries out investitures and distributes awards in the sovereign's name. As such, the administration of the honours system is carried out by the Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division in Putrajaya, which is a part of the Prime Minister's ...

  5. Baju Melayu - Wikipedia

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    Baju Melayu ( Jawi: باجو ملايو ‎) is a traditional Malay costume for men, originated from the court of Malacca Sultanate and is traditionally worn by men in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, parts of Indonesia (especially Sumatra and Kalimantan ), southern Philippines, and southern Thailand. [1] [2] In its formal form, Baju Melayu is the ...

  6. Queen of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    Tunku Puan Besar Hajah Kurshiah. Website. istananegara.gov.my. The Raja Permaisuri Agong ( lit. 'Supreme Queen', Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ‎ ), also known as the Paramount Consort and also unofficially as the Queen of Malaysia, is the consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the elected, constitutional federal monarch of Malaysia .

  7. Istana Negara, Jalan Istana - Wikipedia

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    The Royal Museum ( Malay: Muzium Diraja) along Jalan Istana was the former National Palace (Malay: Istana Negara) and former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme King) of Malaysia. It stands on a 13-acre (50,000 m 2) site, located on a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River, along ...

  8. Melanau people - Wikipedia

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    Islam 70%, Christianity 18%, Pagan 12% [2] Related ethnic groups. Dayaks. Sarawakian Malays. Bruneians. Melanau ( Malay: Orang Melanau, Melanau: Tenawan Melanau) or A-Likou (meaning River people in Mukah dialect) is an ethnic group indigenous to Sarawak, Malaysia. They are among the earliest settlers [3] of Sarawak.

  9. Kuala Lumpur - Wikipedia

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    Website. www.dbkl.gov.my. Kuala Lumpur ( Malaysian: [ˈkualə, -a ˈlumpo (r), -ʊ (r)] ), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur ( Malay: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur) and colloquially referred to as KL, is a federal territory and the capital city of Malaysia. It is the largest city in the country, covering an area of 243 km 2 ...