Home National Building Merdeka: How the nation‑building projects of 1957-65 shaped the early years...

National

Building Merdeka: How the nation‑building projects of 1957-65 shaped the early years of independence

By

-

August 30, 2026

2

Most Read

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on September 1. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia
/ 12 h ago

Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim says his adopted son, Umar Nail, is in stable condition but remains under close medical observation following internal injuries sustained in a road accident. — Picture via social media

Malaysia
/ 11 h ago

The monthly quota for petrol and diesel subsidies will be raised again, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed today as he announced several goodies ahead of tomorrow’s Merdeka Day celebration. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia
/ 16 h ago

Rescue works continue at Trishuli Center in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 30, 2026, after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border. The Madani Government has decided to deploy the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal to assist in search and rescue operations following the devastating floods in the country. — AFP pic

Malaysia
/ 18 h ago

The government will channel billions of ringgit seized from illegal activities into public healthcare and education, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia
/ 14 h ago

An aerial view shows a torrent of muddy water surging past houses and through the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods, at Betrawati in Nepal’s Nuwakot district August 29, 2026. After nearly five days of anxious waiting, the family of N. Kalaiselvi, who remains uncontactable in Nepal, is urging the government to bring the missing Malaysians home, regardless of their condition. — AFP pic

Malaysia
/ 12 h ago

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the API reading at the Serian Police headquarters monitoring station reached 412, followed by Samarahan at 332 and Kuching at 304. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 17 h ago

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is always prepared for any eventuality in the Melaka state election said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 15 h ago

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and ministers attend the 2026 National Day address at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre August 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia
/ 12 h ago

Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said the spirit of Merdeka was evident in the efforts of his two foster children, Gabriel Ooi and Sandira, to help 17-year-old Nabila, who had to drop out of school after her mother fell ill and lost her source of income. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim Chee Keong 沈志强

Life
/ 11 h ago

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim said all the suspects, aged between 16 and 33, were arrested in five raids across the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 15 h ago

Serian, Samarahan and Kuching recorded hazardous-level Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 12.30pm August 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
/ 18 h ago

A generic gold necklace pictured here for illustration purposes only. — Pexels pic

Malaysia
/ 16 h ago

A Unicef worker prepares relief supplies for flash flood victims in Kathmandu on August 29, 2026, as rescue teams search for thousands missing after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. — AFP pic

World
/ 16 h ago

Lee Jong-yoo is seen with his 'Blue Tower' co-star Baek Bong-gi. — Picture via Instagram

Showbiz
/ 15 h ago

You May Also Like

Related Articles

Just IN

The aerial asset display segment draws public attention during the full rehearsal for the 2026 National Day parade themed ‘Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati’ at Dataran Putrajaya August 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim says his adopted son, Umar Nail, is in stable condition but remains under close medical observation following internal injuries sustained in a road accident. — Picture via social media

11 h ago

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and ministers attend the 2026 National Day address at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre August 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

12 h ago