So, the day of our country’s 61st independence is just around the corner, and we definitely have lots of reasons to celebrate this year.
Apart from celebrating the dawn of a new Malaysia, Merdeka is also the time to celebrate the sacrifices our forefathers made in the fight for independence. Malaysia has a rich history and is constantly evolving for the better. Heck, it’s just a trip looking at ancient photos of what our country used to be like mere decades ago!
So, in homage to our country’s 61st year of independence, we’ve compiled some mind-boggling “then vs now” photos of some of the most famous parts of Malaysia. Have a fun trip down memory lane!
1. Seremban Station, Seremban
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2. Menara OCBC Medan Pasar, KL
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3. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, KL
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4. Chinatown, Kuching
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5. Penang Road
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6. Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru
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7. Pejabat Pos Besar, Alor Setar
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8. Hugh Low Street, Ipoh
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9. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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10. Klang & Gombak River
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11. Jonker Street, Melaka
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12. Kampung Cina, Kuala Terengganu
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Source: Basil Adilnor | Flickr
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What a trip, huh?
This Merdeka, let’s not only celebrate our country’s bright future, but also look back on what it took to get where we are today. After all, a country is nothing without its history!
Selamat Hari Merdeka!
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