Merdeka Trivia

When did Malaysia gain independence from British colonial rule?

• 31 July

• 31 August

• 16 September

• 16 August

What year did Malaysia achieve its independence?

• 1957

• 1963

• 1945

• 1970

Who was the first Prime Minister of Malaysia?

• Mahathir Mohamad

• Najib Razak

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Which event led to the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963?

• Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement

• Formation of the Malayan Union

• Singapore gaining independence

• Merger of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, and North Borneo

The Malaysian flag, known as the "Jalur Gemilang," features how many horizontal red stripes?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which state in Malaysia is known as the "Land of Hornbills"?

• Penang

• Sarawak

• Selangor

• Sabah

The proclamation of Malaysia's independence was famously made at which historic location?

• Merdeka Square

• Batu Caves

• A'Famosa Fort

• Petronas Twin Towers

Which flower is the national flower of Malaysia?

• Orchid

• Hibiscus

• Rose

• Lotus

Which river flows through Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia?

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

• Yamuna River

• Klang River

Malaysia is divided into how many states and federal territories?

• 13 states, 1 federal territory

• 11 states, 3 federal territories

• 10 states, 4 federal territories

• 12 states, 2 federal territories