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Malaysia celebrates 57th Merdeka
31 Aug 2014 — Malaysians from all walks of life put aside the tragedy of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 when they turned out in droves today to celebrate the 57th Merdeka at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. More than 40,000 people joined the parade in a show of love for the nation at the square where the Union flag was taken down and replaced with the national flag now known as the 'Jalur Gemilang'.
Participants waving the Jalur Gemilang flags during Merdeka Day celebrations in Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Malaysian Armed Forces march past the crowd during the Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
A soldier with a painted face takes part in Merdeka Day celebrations at the Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. Malaysia marks its 57th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2014.
A participant sings during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah inspects the Guard of Honor during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Participants hold a moment of silence in memory of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and MH370 during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
A military mounted personnel prepares the horses during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Participants wave the national flags during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Participants wave the national flags during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
General view of Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Youths stand near the posters of Malaysia's past prime ministers as they wait for Merdeka Day celebrations parade at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Malaysia's Army helicopter crosses over a building with national flags during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Malaysia's police personnel marches past the crowd during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Malaysia's army personnel sing as they march during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
Malaysia's army armoured vehicles drives past the crowd during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 31, 2014.
A Malaysian soldier uses a mobile phone to take a selfie during Merdeka Day celebrations at the Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. Malaysia marks its 57th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2014.
Girls dressed up in traditional costume depicting the Malaysian flag show their support during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. Malaysia marks its 57th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2014.
Participants wave the national flag during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. Malaysia marks its 57th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2014.
Malaysian military personnel march past during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. Malaysia marks its 57th National Day to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2014.
Malaysians from all walks of life wave the national flag during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
Participants carry a giant national flag during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
Malaysia Royal Navy personnel arranges a rifle after the parade during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
A child waves the national flag during the Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
Participants carry a giant Malaysian flag during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
Volunteers prepare a giant national flag during Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, August 31, 2014.
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