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Celebrating 63 years of togetherness: East Malaysians share what it means to be Malaysian

KOTA KINABALU/KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Julia Chan and Arif Zikri spoke to Sabahans and Sarawakians on what Mal...

Celebrating 63 years of togetherness: East Malaysians share what it means to be Malaysian

Malaysia Day is celebrated on September 16, marking 63 years of unity and diversity among its people. Julia Chan and Arif Zikri spoke to Sabahans and Sarawakians about what Malaysia means to them and what it means to be Malaysian. The responses highlighted the importance of food, cultural diversity, and the unique identity of Sabahans.

Being Malaysian, according to many, is closely tied to the experience of growing up surrounded by different cultures, languages, and traditions that have become second nature. It also means being proud of one's Sabahan roots and being part of a bigger family while maintaining pride in one's origins.

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