Malaysia’s National Day celebrates independence from British rule

Aug 31, 2016

Malaysia’s National Day celebrates independence from British rule

Matt Bracken 0 Comment World independence, Malaysia, National Day

Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957.

: Malaysian schoolchildren perform during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian schoolchildren perform during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak (center) looks on during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Crowds of people walk back after watching 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force take part in the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak (right) and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) wave national flags during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: From front left: Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, Malaysia’s King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah and Queen Haminah Hamidun wave national flags during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian schoolchildren perform during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian soldiers from the 10th Paratrooper Brigade take part in the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian schoolchildren wave national flags during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian military personnel take part in the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian schoolchildren wave national flags during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian schoolchildren perform during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysia’s King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (center) inspects a guard of honor during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: From left: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, and Malaysia’s King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah observe the national anthem during the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: Malaysian military personnel take part in the 59th National Day celebrations at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Malaysia celebrated its 59th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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