Today, 31 August 2022, Malaysians here and abroad celebrate the 65th anniversary of our nation’s independence.  As a relatively young nation, we have enjoyed peace, progress and stability even as we faced ever-changing and unprecedented trials over the decades.  Now as we emerge from the clutches of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is even more critical for us to stand together and face new challenges which arise domestically as well as from global events.

Let us remain united and persevere in our good intentions and efforts to continue contributing to our communities and the nation.  Let us also be uncompromising in our values and morals so that our thoughts, speech and action do no harm.   May all of us unite behind our country’s founding ideals, and strengthen our will to progress as one people and one nation.  Selamat Menyambut Hari Kemerdekaan ke-65.  Dirgahayu Malaysia!