{
  "id": 3937930,
  "title": "Born on Aug 31? National Archives invites you to special Anak Merdeka celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/born-on-aug-31-national-archives-invites-you-to-special-anak-merdeka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:42:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1520760/born-aug-31-national-archives-invites-you-special-anak-merdeka"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Unity Ministry, via the National Archives of Malaysia, is set to host a special Anak Merdeka celebration this year, focusing on people born on Aug 31, in conjunction with National Day. Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang announced the event, which will take place on Aug 31, commencing at 10 am at the Tun Hussein Onn Memorial. The purpose of the programme is to fuel patriotism and love for the country, while also contemplating the essence of independence and acknowledging the sacrifices made by previous generations for a peaceful, prosperous, and sovereign Malaysia. This initiative serves as a platform to foster a sense of unity, national identity, and togetherness among the populace, aligning with the creation of a strong nation-state built on mutual respect and a sense of belonging to Malaysia, according to a Facebook post by the Ministry today. The public, particularly those born on Aug 31, the historic date, are invited to attend and partake in the celebration to commemorate National Day.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The National Unity Ministry, through the National Archives of Malaysia, will organise a special Anak Merdeka celebration this year dedicated to individuals born on Aug 31, in conjunction with National Day.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}