In the spirit of the Merdeka day which was celebrated every year on 31st August, the government will fixed a memorable theme and logo to provide an uplifting spirit, feeling of patriotism and help foster national unity. So far, the themes and logo’s have been introduced since 1970 as shown below :
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THEME & LOGO OF NATIONAL DAY & MALAYSIA DAY 2023
THEME RATIONAL
‘Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan’.
‘Determination of Unity to Fulfill Hope’ was chosen as the theme of the 2023 HKHM Celebration. This theme underlies the DETERMINATION of the leaders together with the people to ensure Malaysia as a national nation have a high spirit of UNITY, unity, peace and prosperity.
The HOPE of Madani Malaysia is UNITY as the main key to ensure that the people experience all forms of progress and modernity based on the sustainability of the nation’s culture, creativity, confidence, well-being, respect and courtesy.
LOGO RATIONAL
The Malaysia MADANI logo was made the official HKHM logo this year because of this logo design which is based on Madani Malaysia and produces a symbolic pattern of ‘hands being raised, to recite the Rukun Negara pledge’.
This logo contains the basic colors of the Jalur Gemilang that coincide with the meaning of the theme elected this year.
LOGO MEANING
Stripe
Symbolizing five fingers with red and white stripes is a symbolism of Rukun Negara which is the basis of Malaysian ideology.
Crescent
Represents the symbol of Islam as the official religion of the Federation.
Star
The 14 points symbolize unity among the 13 states and Federal Territories. (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan)
Circle
The blue circle symbolizes consensus and unity among the people.
Yellow
On the crescent moon and the star is the sign of this country under the patronage of the Constitutional Monarch.
Red
It is a sign of the spirit of the Malaysian people's identity that supports the spirit of a hero.
Blue
The appreciation of the cultural interweaving of the national unity of the multiracial Malaysian community.
White
A sign of sincerity and security of an independent nation.
Black
The people's confidence in the progress of life in Malaysia's unique image.
PREVIOUS THEME & LOGO
2022
Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama
2020 - 2021
Malaysia Prihatin
2019
Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih
2018
Sayangi Malaysiaku
2017
Negaraku Sehati Sejiwa
2015 - 2016
Malaysia #SehatiSejiwa
2014
Malaysia... Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta
2013
Malaysiaku Berdaulat: Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku
2012
55 Tahun Merdeka Janji Ditepati
2011
1 Malaysia: Tansformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera
2010
1 Malaysia: Menjana Transformasi
2009
1 Malaysia: Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan
2008
Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan
2007
Malaysiaku Gemilang
2000 - 2006
Keranamu Malaysia
1999
Bersatu Ke Alaf Baru
1998
Negara Kita, Tanggungjawab Kita
1997
Akhlak Mulia Masyarakat Jaya
1996
Budaya Penentu Kecapaian
1995
Jatidiri Pengerak Wawasan
1994
Nilai Murni Jayakan Wawasan
1993
Bersatu Menuju Wawasan
1992
Wawasan Asas Kemajuan
1991
Wawasan 2020
1990
Berjaya
1989
Berjaya
1988
Bersatu
1987
Setia Bersatu Berusaha Maju
1986
Bangsa Tegas Negara Teguh
1985
Nasionalisme Teras Perpaduan
1984
Amanah Asas Kejayaan
1983
Bersama Ke Arah Kemajuan
1982
Berdisplin Giat Maju
1981
Berdisplin Berharmoni
1980
Berdisplin Berbakti
1979
Bersatu Berdisplin
1978
Kebudayaan Sendi Perpaduan
1977
Bersatu Maju
1976
Ketahanan Rakyat
1975
Masyarakat Berdikari
1974
Sains dan Teknologi Alat Perpaduan
1973
Masyarakat Berkebudayaan Malaysia
1972
Masyarakat Adil
1971
Masyarakat Progresif
1970
Muhibah dan Perpaduan
*The first used of logo for Merdeka celebration was officially applied in 1976.
Our Pride
The flag of Malaysia, also known as Jalur Gemilang in Malay (“Stripes of Glory”), is composed of a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star). The 14 stripes, of equal width, represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal territories, while the 14 points of the star represent the unity between these entities. The crescent represents Islam, the country’s state religion; the blue canton symbolizes the unity of the Malaysian people; the yellow of the star and crescent is the royal color of the Malay rulers.
Whereas our country, MALAYSIA nurtures the ambitions of:
Achieving a more perfect unity amongst the whole of her society
Preserving a democratic way of life
Creating a just society where the prosperity of the country can be enjoyed together in a fair and equitable manner
Guaranteeing a liberal approach towards her rich and varied cultural traditions; and
Building a progressive society that will make use of science and modern technology.
We, Her People, pledge our united efforts to attain these ends guided by these principles:
BELIEF IN GOD
LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
THE RULE OF LAW
COURTESY AND MORALITY
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo). Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and largest city while Putrajaya is the seat of federal government. With a population of over 30 million, Malaysia is the world’s 44th most populous country. The southernmost point of continental Eurasia, Tanjung Piai, is in Malaysia. In the tropics, Malaysia is one of 17 mega diverse countries, with large numbers of endemic species. Source
Negaraku (My Country) is the national anthem of Malaysia. It was selected as a national anthem at the time of the Federation of Malaya’s independence from the UK in 1957. The tune was originally used as the regional anthem of Perak, which was adopted from a popular French melody titled “La Rosalie” composed by the lyricist Pierre-Jean de Béranger. Source
Negaraku,
Tanah tumpahnya darahku
Rakyat hidup
Bersatu dan maju
Rahmat Bahagia
Tuhan kurniakan
Raja kita
Selamat bertakhta
Rahmat Bahagia
Tuhan kurniakan
Raja kita
Selamat bertakhta
My motherland
The land where my blood has spilt
Where the people live
United and progressive
With God given
Blessings of happiness
May our King
Reign in peace
With God given
Blessings of happiness
May our King
Reign in peace
Merdeka Theme
‘Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan’
Logo
The country is home to people of various national, ethnic and religious origins. Majority of the population, however, belong to several clearly defined ethnolinguistic groups within the country with their own distinct cultures and traditions: Malays, Orang Asli (aboriginal population), Malaysian Chinese (primarily Han Chinese), Malaysian Indians (primarily Tamils). Malays themselves are the source of the name Malaysia (“land of Malays”) as they traditionally formed the majority during the British rule. The majority of the non-Malay and non-aboriginal population in modern Malaysia is made up of immigrants and their descendants. Following the initial period of Portuguese, Dutch and then significantly longer British colonization, different waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-aboriginal peoples took place over the course of nearly five centuries and continue today. Source
Themes
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