In August this year, Malaysia will celebrate 50 years of independence from British colonization. The month of August will be filled with parades, cultural performances, street shows and carnivals to commemorate this event, all of which will culminate at the Merdeka Day on 31st August.

In preparation for this event, the Ministry of Tourism has prepared this four-and-a-half minute promotional video.

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