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                                <title><![CDATA[ Jalur Gemilang few and far in between as flag fracas, tough times dampen Merdeka spirit ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Fewer national flags appear to be on display at homes and private buildings, less than 24 hours before Aug 31. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ 'Biadap' not to invite Mahathir to Merdeka celebration, says prominent thinker ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Chandra Muzaffar weighs in on public outrage sparked by viral clips showing the 99-year-old attending the Aug 31 celebrations in his personal capacity. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ A quick Merdeka refresher ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 02:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ As Malaysians celebrate the 67th Merdeka Day, let's revisit some moments and images that are often taken for granted. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Scenes from Merdeka parade ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Thousands throng Dataran Putrajaya in the administrative capital to celebrate the country's 66th independence day. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Some Merdeka advice for PM Anwar: Relax ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim responds to the prime minister's Merdeka message. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Malaysians celebrate 66th Merdeka Day ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ The spirit of patriotism is on full display as Malaysians welcome National Day once more. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ A village's story of 'independence' ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 01:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ The residents of Kampung Melayu Bumi Hijau recall their struggle to save their village, and voice gratitude for the home they have now. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Amid Merdeka celebration, villagers recall fight for their home ]]></title>
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                                <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ahmad Mustakim Zulkifli ]]></dc:creator>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Kampung Melayu Bumi Hijau is long gone, but the struggle to keep it has given its inhabitants a new outlook on independence. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ PN states to use same Merdeka logo, theme as federal govt ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu say they will not use the alternative logo and theme launched by PN Youth. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Respect govt's agenda for Merdeka celebration, says Zahid ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ The deputy prime minister says the agenda and theme of this year's celebration should be accepted and supported by all. ]]></description>
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