MERDEKA FOR MALAYA

Duration: 40 min

Year Published: 1957

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Shows the Merdeka (Independence) Celebrations in the Federal Capital. Highlights are the handing over of Constitutional Instrument by H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, Proclamation of Independence by Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaya, at the Merdeka Stadium, the Installation of the First Paramount Ruler at a glittering ceremony, and the opening of the Federal Legislature by His Majesty the King. Records the various official functions in the week-long celebrations, attended by foreign representatives and dignitaries.

Complete Record: Source: MalayaEmb Interest level: jh-sh-ad Price: free-loan Format: sd b&w

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)