2016 MERDEKA COMMEMORATION SERVICE
27 AUGUST 2016
In conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka Day celebration, the Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association (MBVA), Malayan Volunteers Group (MVG) and Association of Malaysians in Western Australia (AMWA) with the full support from the Consulate-General had organised a small event to honour the fallen heroes who had fought for then Malaya and Malaysia from the World War II era, Emergency period and Confrontation years. The event was attended by approximately 120 attendees representing various groups that come under the umbrella of Malaysian community in Perth.
In his short remarks, the Consul-General other than acknowledging and recognising the courage and dedication by the fallen heroes, he underscored the importance of Malaysians abroad to embrace the spirit of Sehati Sejiwa and continue to promote the good name of Malaysia as well as to remain united notwithstanding of their whereabouts.
