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Diksha

Hello everyone,

Whether you’re a history buff or not, here’s a chance to learn about the history of Malaysia. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts.

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Malaysia
2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
4. When is the national day celebrated in Malaysia?
5. Which are the most important turning points in the Malaysian history?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

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1. Petronas Twin Towers, Menara KL, Sultan Abdul Samad Building
2. Negaraku
3. Tunku Abdul Rahman (first prime minister of Malaysia after independence), Mahathir Mohamad (longest serving prime minister of Malaysia)
4. Independence Day on 31st August
5. Independence in 1957 from Great Britain, Singapore's departure from Malaysia in 1965.

Nemodot

2. "Money money money, must be funny, in a rich's man world...."

By Najib. Well would be a suitable anthem surely?

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