![[COLUMNIST] Remembering Tunku [COLUMNIST] Remembering Tunku](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693472606_TBTunku.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Remembering Tunku
As we celebrate Merdeka this week, Datin Kalsom Taib shares her admiration of Tunku Abdul Rahman, and her family's favourite Tunku recipe.
Thu Aug 31 2023
#KiniNews: Celebrating 'Rukun Negara'
During his speech at the launch of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Rukun Negara, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin reminded Malaysians how the five principles form the foundation of every Malaysians’ national identity.
The Rukun Negara was declared on Merdeka Day in 1970, over a year after the nation suffered one of its bloodiest riots on May 13th, 1969.
The principles were introduced in a bid to solidify strong national unity, and to spur prosperity and development.
The Rukun Negara was declared on Merdeka Day in 1970, over a year after the nation suffered one of its bloodiest riots on May 13th, 1969.
The principles were introduced in a bid to solidify strong national unity, and to spur prosperity and development.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Merdeka countdown celebrated with prayers amid new norms Merdeka countdown celebrated with prayers amid new norms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71630369229_TBSAMBUTAN.jpg)
Merdeka countdown celebrated with prayers amid new norms
This year, states that were holding Merdeka Day countdowns organised online programmes with an emphasis on prayers following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Aug 31 2021
![Pandemic-free: Onus On 'The Malaysian Family' Pandemic-free: Onus On 'The Malaysian Family'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629028134_Frontliner.jpg)
Pandemic-free: Onus On 'The Malaysian Family'
This article is specially written in conjunction with Merdeka Day which is celebrated every year on Aug 31.
Mon Aug 30 2021
![Agong's call for a Merdeka Team is a Merdeka Day gift to Malaysians if only our politicians listen! Agong's call for a Merdeka Team is a Merdeka Day gift to Malaysians if only our politicians listen!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629451895_mesyuaratrajraja.jpg)
Agong's call for a Merdeka Team is a Merdeka Day gift to Malaysians if only our politicians listen!
Agong expressly stated that he and his brother Rulers wanted to see a new political administration model that promoted politics of unity, not division.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598857155_agong.jpg)
Agong grants early pardon to 13 convicts on Merdeka Day
Ahmad Fadil said the early pardon was due to their good behaviour while in prison and meant for the 13 to return the society, turn over a new leaf and live a normal life.
Mon Aug 31 2020
![King's royal address focus of National Day celebration - Saifuddin King's royal address focus of National Day celebration - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598674560_HariKebangsaan.jpg)
King's royal address focus of National Day celebration - Saifuddin
The second time in the history of Merdeka Day celebrations that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will be delivering a Royal Address.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Malaysia, Let's Do This The Baharu Way! Malaysia, Let's Do This The Baharu Way!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61574848477_awani-review.jpg)
Malaysia, Let's Do This The Baharu Way!
On this 61st Merdeka Day, civil movement leader Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan tells the powers to be to throw out the old ways and do things the BAHARU way.
Thu Aug 30 2018
![Naga DDB'S Alvin Teoh: No More Just Sell Sell Sell, Care for Society As Well Naga DDB'S Alvin Teoh: No More Just Sell Sell Sell, Care for Society As Well](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/51574850358_awani-review.jpg)
Naga DDB'S Alvin Teoh: No More Just Sell Sell Sell, Care for Society As Well
For the very first time, humanity and inclusivity were made as centrepiece in the Kancil Awards, Malaysias advertising industry's creative excellence awards.
Tue Aug 14 2018
![Prime Minister declares Sept 4 as public holiday Prime Minister declares Sept 4 as public holiday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81504146688_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Prime Minister declares Sept 4 as public holiday
This is since we have achieved an outstanding result in the SEA Games through the unwavering support of the various races and the excellent performance of our athletes.
Thu Aug 31 2017
![Sembilan pendaki cuba tawan Puncak Gondorogo-La sempena Merdeka Sembilan pendaki cuba tawan Puncak Gondorogo-La sempena Merdeka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503382027_DatukMasErmieyati.jpg)
Sembilan pendaki cuba tawan Puncak Gondorogo-La sempena Merdeka
Ekspedisi selama 17 hari sehingga 17 September itu dilepaskan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa KL (KLIA) di sini.
Tue Aug 22 2017
![Nation's first 360-degrees film series for Merdeka, Malaysia Day Nation's first 360-degrees film series for Merdeka, Malaysia Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440808841_Malaysianationalfl.jpg)
Nation's first 360-degrees film series for Merdeka, Malaysia Day
Maxis Rojak 360, the work of the country's top five filmmakers, has used YouTube's 360-degrees immersive video-on-mobile platform.
Mon Sep 05 2016
![Spicing up a century with Lingham's Spicing up a century with Lingham's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41472806046_soslingham.jpg)
Spicing up a century with Lingham's
Be it in M'sia, the royal households or elsewhere in the UK, the authentic sweet and spicy Lingham's Chilli Sauce has ignited the taste buds of millions and has found a special spot on every kitchen.
Fri Sep 02 2016
![National Day 2016 parade at Dataran Merdeka National Day 2016 parade at Dataran Merdeka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71472626551_Picstory.jpg)
National Day 2016 parade at Dataran Merdeka
The National Day parade during the Merdeka day celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on August 31, 2016. Astro AWANI / SHAHIR OMAR
Wed Aug 31 2016
![Sports can unite Malaysians - Olympians Sports can unite Malaysians - Olympians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61472576484_DSNajibRazakAmanat.jpg)
Sports can unite Malaysians - Olympians
Datuk Lee Chong Wei says the four silver medals and one bronze were the best present by the national athletes to celebrate National Day.
Tue Aug 30 2016