Hari Merdeka is defined as Malaysians 'Independence Day' and also known as Hari Kebangsaan (National day), refers to the day when the Federation of Malaya's independence from the British Empire was officially declared. To commemorate the event, Hari Merdeka was declared a national holiday in Malaysia and observed annually on 31 August.
The day should not be confused with Hari Malaysia (Malaysia Day) that commemorates the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, when North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore federated with the existing states of the Federation of Malaya. How is it to celebrate National Day on board ship for the first time?
31st Aug 2017
We felt so lucky because we have just completed discharging cargo at Tokyo, Japan and proceeded to open sea. So we had the chance of celebrating or else we would have been working throughout day and night if the ship enters the Port. It's because that's what we assigned for, 'Work all day, Party all night'.
Basically cadets are the organizer for any event on board ship. We four of us 2 Malaysian and 2 Yemen cadets been preparing all possible events to make it happen.
Firstly, we started preparing the flags and decorated it all over the ship. Secondly, we have separated all the crews on board ships and divide them among groups. My ship crews made up of Malaysian, Philippines, Yemen and Indonesian.
It was really nice to see them participating in the event although they barely understand anything. We had a quiz section, drawing, singing, poem and last the most waited event which is the photo sessions. Things went really fine and the cooperation and commitments given were really good and satisfying. We had the closing of the event by prize giving ceremony.
The point which I am going to make is that no matter where you are, with whom you are, if there's a will, you can find a way to make things happen. National Day is the most important day for all the Malaysian citizens because without independence we wouldn't be spending our life happily ever after. Appreciate little things around you, make people happy and always geared up when you're working on board ship.
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