Merdeka Day Quiz

When is Malaysia’s Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)?

• 16 September

• 31 August

• 1 January

• 31 December

Which year did Malaya gain independence from the British?

• 1945

• 1957

• 1963

• 1970

Who was the first Prime Minister of Malaysia?

• Tun Abdul Razak

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Tun Hussein Onn

• Anwar Ibrahim

Where did the independence declaration take place?

• Parliament

• Merdeka Square

• Merdeka Stadium

• Istana Negara

How many times did “Merdeka” get shouted on 31 August 1957?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 10

What does "Merdeka" mean?

• Flag

• Freedom

• Unity

• Peace

Which country did Malaysia gain independence from?

• Japan

• Spain

• Britain

• France

What is celebrated on 16 September?

• Tunku’s Birthday

• National Day

• Malaysia Day

• Flag Day

Which country was once part of Malaysia but left in 1965?

• Sabah

• Singapore

• Sarawak

• Brunei

What year was Malaysia officially formed?

• 1957

• 1960

• 1963

• 1975