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    Merdeka - Wikipedia

    Merdeka is a term in Indonesian and Malay which means "independent" or "free". It is derived from the Sanskrit maharddhika (महर्द्धिक) meaning "rich, prosperous, and powerful". In the Malay Archipelago, this term had acquired the meaning of a freed slave. The term is also used in other Indonesian languages. … See more

    The term "merdeka" was used in Indonesia in a similar way to designate freedom from the Dutch colonial government during … See more

    In the context of Singapore, Merdeka usually refers to the gaining of self-rule and self-government from the United Kingdom in the … See more

    The Philippines has the longest-running struggle for the Moro people right to self-determination. The cry for "merdeka or maradeka" began in 1968 when Datu Udtog Matalam announced the formation of the Mindanao Independence Movement (MIM) and the … See more

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    Today in Malaysia, in which Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore merged in 1963, the term still remains pertinent in the present. It can be seen in the Malaysian national holiday of Hari Merdeka, commemorating Malaya's independence on 31 … See more

    Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia, a national holiday celebrated every 17 August, commemorating the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence from Dutch rule
    Hari Merdeka, the date of Malaysia's independence from … See more

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  2. 50 Best Merdeka Wishes and Greetings 2024

    Aug 1, 2024 · Selamat Hari Merdeka is the best way to wish someone a happy Independence Day in the local language. So here are the 50 best merdeka wishes and greetings 2024.

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    For the previous generation, which went through the colonial era, "Merdeka" meant freedom and liberation from the grip of colonialism. What about those who were born decades after independence? Does independence have the …

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    Jul 15, 2024 · Merdeka, which means "independence" in Malay, commemorates the historic day of August 31, 1957, when Malaysia (then Malaya) gained independence from British colonial rule. It is a day of national pride, …

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    Aug 30, 2021 · Merdeka literally means freedom and independence, but it can also symbolize much more. It goes without saying that Hari Merdeka can invoke national pride even in those who don’t consider themselves very patriotic. So, …

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  10. The real meaning of Merdeka - The Star

    IT’S our 63rd Merdeka tomorrow and as is my habit every year, it turns my mind to thinking about this word “Merdeka”. In English, it is often translated as either “independence” or ...

  11. Merdeka Messages - Malaysia

    The word Merdeka, “independence”, originates from Sanskrit “mahariddhika”, an adjective meaning “greatly prosperous”. Centuries ago, when this Malay word must have first been uttered, it is plausible that the idea of freedom and …

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