![Police foil Merdeka eve attack, detain 3 Daish suspects Police foil Merdeka eve attack, detain 3 Daish suspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61472615817_Daish.jpg)
Police foil Merdeka eve attack, detain 3 Daish suspects
The arrest was carried out in an operation conducted by the Special Branch Counter Terrorism from August 27 to 29 in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Pahang.
Wed Aug 31 2016
![Merdeka eve celebrations reflect spirit of 'Sehati Sejiwa' Merdeka eve celebrations reflect spirit of 'Sehati Sejiwa'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51472601054_NationalDay.jpg)
Merdeka eve celebrations reflect spirit of 'Sehati Sejiwa'
Celebrations in the federal capital were concentrated at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) with fireworks around the national landmark with cries of "Merdeka" and the singing of the Negaraku.
Tue Aug 30 2016
![Merdeka eve celebrations moved to Bukit Jalil Merdeka eve celebrations moved to Bukit Jalil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440920114_mariachin.jpg)
Merdeka eve celebrations moved to Bukit Jalil
The Merdeka eve celebrations, scheduled to take place at Dataran Merdeka Sunday, has been relocated to the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Sun Aug 30 2015
![KTM commuter service extended until 1am on Sunday KTM commuter service extended until 1am on Sunday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440778454_KTMB.jpg)
KTM commuter service extended until 1am on Sunday
The Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) commuter service will be extended until 1am on Sunday for the Merdeka Eve celebration.
Sat Aug 29 2015
![Inaugural live speech by Najib on Merdeka eve Inaugural live speech by Najib on Merdeka eve](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/41403620611_295x200.jpg)
Inaugural live speech by Najib on Merdeka eve
The Prime Minister is expected to deliver his address live for the first time on the eve of 57th Merdeka anniversary, unlike previously where his speech was recorded in studios and broadcast later.
Fri Aug 29 2014