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The Straits Times, Sept 16, 1963
Intermittent cracker-firing at midnight last night ushered in Malaysia. Hundreds of thousands of people jammed the gaily-decorated streets in all the 14 States till late in the night to greet the birth of a new nation.
In all States, colourful parades will be held this morning when the new Malaysia flag with 14 stars will be ceremoniously unfurled.
Singapore's big moment will come when the proclamation is read on the City Hall steps at 5pm.
In Kuala Lumpur, an inaugural ceremony will take place at 8am. The proclamation itself will be read on Tuesday evening at the Merdeka Stadium.
It's here
The great day we have long awaited has come at last -- the birth of Malaysia. In a warm spirit of joy and hope 10 million people of many races, now join hands in freedom and unity
Click here for Tunku Abdul Rahman's Malaysia Day message
His voice shook with emotion and tears welled up in his eyes
Click here to read about Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's proud moment
The packed stadium was hushed as Tunku Abdul Rahman lifted the folded flag from a silver tray and handed it to his son, Capt. Tengku Ahmad Narang.
Click here for a report on the proclamation ceremony in Kuala Lumpur
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