Merdeka Quiz - 25 Aug HOD

What are the colors of the Malaysian flag, also known as the Jalur Gemilang?

• Red, green, yellow, white

• Red, white, yellow, black

• Red, blue, yellow, white

• Red, blue, white, black

Malaysia shares land borders with three other countries, namely Brunei, Indonesia and _____.

• Singapore

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Cambodia

Where did Tunku Abdul Rahman first announce the date of Malaya’s independence?

• Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

• Padang Bandar Hilir, Melaka

• Lancaster House, London

• Raffles Place, Singapore

Many other historic events happened on 31 August. Throughout time, which of the following did NOT happen?

• German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his navigable balloon (1895)

• Trinidad and Tobago become independent (1962)

• Diana, Princess of Wales, passed away (1997)

• Edward Munch’s famous painting The Scream is stolen (2006)

Which of the below are TRUE about 16 Sept 1963?

• Malaysian Federation was established

• Malaya, North Borneo (later renamed Sabah) and Sarawak unite into a single state

• Originally planned for 1 September 1963

• Has been a national holiday for Malaysians since 2000

The tallest building in Malaysia is Merdeka 118. It has 118 floors, but how tall is it actually?

• 589 m

• 679 m

• 759 m

• 829 m

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. It is also known as the _____.

• Sugar flower because in India, it is a traditional remedy for diabetes

• Midnight flower because the bloom closes at night

• Medicine flower because the leaves can treat cough and skin conditions

• Shoe flower because it can be used to polish shoes

With its huge bill and casque of orange and red, predominantly black plumage, Malaysia’s national bird, the rhinoceros hornbill, can be found on the reverse side of the _____ note.

• RM 5

• RM 20

• RM 50

• RM 100

Representing strength and courage, it is estimated that there are less than 150 Malayan tigers are left in Malaysia (Peninsular). The Malayan tiger can be found on the following, EXCEPT:

• Royal Malaysia Police emblem

• Maybank logo

• Badminton Association of Malaysia logo

• Proton logo

Flora & fauna, peoples - Malaysia is a diverse country, and the KLP office reflects that!

Which of the following nationalities CANNOT be found in the KLP office (home office per Workday data pull as of 14 August)?

• Armenia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Russian Federation

• France, India, Indonesia, UK

• Brazil, Philippines, Spain

• Australia, Japan, Thailand, US