Activity Guide

Merdeka Weekend with the Family

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Aug 29, 2014

The Merdeka weekend this year is guaranteed to be a fun period with a long weekend that extends to Monday (1^st September 2014). With the fanfare of parades & carnivals, the long weekend could serve to be a great time for the family to enjoy some well deserved relaxation before the start of the school term for many children.

Amid the celebration, Merdeka serves to be sobering reminder to all of us to cherish & appreciate being a part of a free & independent country.

Yayasan Sime Darby International Youth Cricket Carnival

Date: 29^th – 31^st August 2014Location: Royal Selangor Club, Bukit KiaraWebsite: Click Here

With professional cricket teams from Malaysia, Singapore & India playing in some 50 matches at 4 venues of the Royal Selangor Club, the carnival is one to attend for every die-hard cricket fan.

Beyond the glamour of bat & wicket, the carnival also guarantees fun for the whole family with a variety bazaar, games & competitions along with what seems to be a very fun bouncy castle!

The National Day Parade

Date: 31^st August 2014Location: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Some 14,220 participants from more than 23 government & uniformed agencies will parade through Dataran Merdeka alongside some 150 police & military vehicles.

The parade this year will also include a large zeppelin which will bear the iconic photograph of the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman raising his hand & crying out “Merdeka”.

The zeppelin will be accompanied by four drones which will circulate around Dataran Merdeka with cameras to capture the celebrations on the ground which will be televised straight back to Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) channels.

With the theme of “Malaysia, here where love begins”, the National Day celebration which is traditionally held at Dataran Merdeka will observe a much more somber affair in lieu with the tragedies of MH 17 & MH 370 this year.

Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race

Date: 27^th August – 31^st August 2014Location: Sepang International CircuitFee: FreeWebsite: Click Here

Touted as one of the most toughest and significant automotive endurance races in the world, the Merdeka Endurance Race in its 15^th year this 2014 will see some very exciting races across the Sepang International Circuit

A road trip to Melaka

The city of Melaka is home to some of the historic icons of Malaysia’s past & is home to gastronomic delights that would surely make a family road trip down south memorable.

From the ruins of A Farmosa to the scenic red buildings of the Dutch Square, Melaka serve not only as a weekend retreat for the family but also an education visit for children in getting in touch with the country’s illustrious past.

The Malaysian Army Museum

Location:Bandar Port Dickson, Negeri SembilanOpening Hours: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)Fee: FreeWebsite: Click Here

The museum showcases a large collection of vehicles and weaponry alongside a detailed and informative gallery of the services of the Malaysian Army through the annals of history.

The Royal Air Force Museum

Location: Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Kuala LumpurOpening Hours: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)Fee: FreeWebsite: Click Here

With some 27 aircraft previously in service with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), the museum provides visitors a rare glimpse into the past, present and future of the RMAF with aircraft exhibits alongside an informative gallery on site.

The KL Vintage Festival

Location: Stadium MerdekaDate: 29^th – 31^st August 2014Facebook Event Page: Click HereWith over 200 vendors & stalls converging at Stadium Merdeka, the festival highlights some of the very best of vintage art, fashion and music. Beyond bargaining for some hard to find vintage pieces and knick-knacks, the festival will also include music performances and screening of old Malay films.

Petronas Gallery “MY Story” Exhibition

Location: Galeria Petronas, KLCCDate: 29^th August – 16^th September 2014Fee: FreeWebsite: Click Here

Celebrating Merdeka, Petronas Gallery will showcase an exhibition entitled “MY Story” which documents a timeline of Malaysia from the past to present. With rare photographs and documents  exhibited alongside water-color artworks from the 50’s, the exhibition aims to let visitors catch a glimpse of Malaysia’s past through art.