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e. 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]
A staple food of the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak including Lundayeh/Lun Bawang . Bee Hoon. Nationwide. Rice noodles. A thin form of rice noodles (rice vermicelli). Pulut. Nationwide. Rice dumpling or rice cake. It is made from sticky rice.
Malaysia has a low official unemployment rate of 3.9%. [195] Its foreign exchange reserves are the world's 24th-largest. [196] It has a labour force of about 15 million, which is the world's 34th-largest. [197] Malaysia's large automotive industry ranks as the world's 22nd-largest by production. [198]
Since independence, the event has been usually held at the Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, the original site of the first independence parade held on 1 September 1957. There were also times where the celebrations were held on a smaller scale. In 2009, the national day parade was held at a small scale in the Parliament of Malaysia.
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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong 's (Official) Birthday (King's Birthday) Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) (two days) Hari Raya Qurban (Aidiladha) (two days in Kelantan and Terengganu, one day in rest of the country) Deepavali (except Sarawak) Christmas. Labour Day. Awal Muharram. Malaysia Day. Each state and federal territory observes 14 days of federal ...
Hinduism (6.1%) No Religion (1.8%) Other Religions (0.9%) Dominant religious confessions in Malaysia by state according to 2020 census. [ 3] Dark green: Muslim majority > 50%. Light green: Muslim plurality < 50%. Blue: Christian majority > 50%. Islam is the state religion of Malaysia, as per Article 3 of the Constitution.
The average household income of Malaysia increased by 18% to RM5,900 a month, compared to RM5,000 in 2012. According to a HSBC report in 2012, Malaysia will become the world's 21st largest economy by 2050, with a GDP of $1.2 trillion (Year 2000 dollars) and a GDP per capita of $29,247 (Year 2000 dollars).