3 days from today, Malaysia will be celebrating our 64th National Day, on the 31st of August. Malaysia gained independence from the British on 1957. It’s certainly a day to look forward to for a breather, considering, we had been under repeated lockdowns over the last 18 months, and as of yesterday, our daily Covid-19 new infection numbers are the highest recorded, and our government has changed 3 times of the last 2+ years. Still, Malaysians feels a sense of solidarity to truly see the country through these tough times.
Picture above: Screen shot of Google Maps showing Malaysia’s location (source: Google Maps)
Malaysia is a multi racial country in South East Asia, located in between Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines. We are a sovereign democratic Commonwealth country with a constitutional king. We have 2 main land masses, Peninsular Malaysia in the west (border to Thailand), and East Malaysia (border to Borneo/Indonesia). We have 13 states and 3 Federal Territories.
The government is led by the elected Prime Minister, assisted by his appointed cabinet members.
Picture above: Last year’s Malaysia celebration virtual meet-up
[Upcoming] We are hosting a virtual meet-up to celebrate Malaysia’s National Day on the 31st of Aug (Tues). Most welcome everyone to join us.
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Virtual-Meet-31-Aug-Malaysia-Independence-Day-Get-Together/td-p/3048669
Some fun facts and locations in Malaysia (with pictures)
- The Petronas Twin Towers, the icon of Malaysia (Picture above self taken)
https://g.page/petronastwintowersofficial?share
The tallest twin-buildings in the world, at 452m and 88 floors. Opened in 1998.
- Dataran Merdeka / Independence Square (Picture above self taken)
https://g.page/dataran-merdeka-kuala-lumpur?share
31 Aug 1957, declaration of independence on this field from the British
also the Malaysia Federation was declared in 16 September 1963 with the addition of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.
(Singapore left the federation of Malaysia on the 9th August 1965)
- The National Monument of Malaysia (Tugu Kebangsaan) (Picture above self taken)
https://goo.gl/maps/Mbp6PQgxUdSbWUWc8
World’s tallest single standing bronze scuplture opened in 1966, 15 meters high
- National Flower of Malaysia (Picture above self taken)
The Hibiscus flower also known locally as Bunga Raya. I don’t have any photos of hibiscus except this nice picture taken during Connect Live 2019
- National Fruit of Malaysia (Picture above self taken)
The infamous Durian, meaning " thorny fruit", banned in public transportation and hotels. If you have not tried this, you must.
- National animal of Malaysia (Picture above self taken)
The Malayan Tiger, I only managed to take a photo of a sculpture of the tiger
, let me include an icon also 
- “National” dish/drink of Malaysia (Picture above self taken)
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Nasi-Lemak-a-national-dish-of-Malaysia/m-p/2321618#M768823
Nasi Lemak and Teh Tarik
8 ) The Tallest building in Malaysia (Picture above self taken)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merdeka_118
The Merdeka 118 tower, which is the 2nd tallest building in the world at 644 meters high with 118 floors
There are so many interesting things about Malaysia, don’t forget to join our upcoming meet-ups to learn more.
[Upcoming] We are hosting a virtual meet-up to celebrate Malaysia’s National Day on the 31st of Aug (Tues). Most welcome everyone to join us.
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Virtual-Meet-31-Aug-Malaysia-Independence-Day-Get-Together/td-p/3048669
Check out last year’s 2020 National Day Write-up
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Aug-31-2020-Malaysia-s-63rd-National-Day/m-p/2694170
Happy National Day to Malaysia. Selamat Hari Kebangsaan.
is national flower, national fruits is it jackfruit it looks like it, national animals tiger 
great.