The day was an important part of the nation’s history as it marked the formation of Malaysia in 1963 and should be remembered by all citizens, he said on Tuesday in response to the proposal by the five Pakatan Rakyat-ruled states that are considering declaring Sept 16 a holiday from next year onwards.
“I think the time has come for the Federal Government to reconsider the issue as it has been brought up previously but no decision was made on it,” said Dompok, the Parti Upko president.
Upko, like many other Sabah political parties, have been calling for due recognition to be given to Sept 16 as it marks the day when Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak formed the Federation of Malaysia. Singapore left the Federation in 1965.
Sabah observes a public holiday on Sept 16 in conjunction with the Yang DiPertua Negeri’s birthday.
I really agree Merdeka Days for those Sarawakians and Sabahans should be at Sept 16 because that day only are the real historic day for them and for Malaysia if following the history of both state.. August 31 is they Merdeka day for peninsular Malaysia that time but not for those Sarawak and Sabah=) Too be fair either 31 August is for P. Malaysia then Sept 16 for Sarawak and Sabah but too complicated the best solution is Malaysia will get another extra public holidays every years both the day also holidays!!
Only the worst is more holiday will causing Malaysian be more lazy and our country have already alot of public holidays..
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