I am Malaysian: (Front row from left) Victoria Gayle Anthony (Portuguese), Cheryl Lynn Pereire (Portuguese) and Vanessa Ashly (Nyonya) and (back, from left) Koh Hwee Minn (Nyonya) and Romona Michelte Danker (Portuguese), all from Sekolah Menengah Convent Ujung Pasir preparing to put up the Jalur Gemilang.
MALACCA: The Merdeka celebration for minority ethnic groups in the historic city is indeed a special ceremony.
From holding prayers by various congregations on Aug 31, the Portuguese, Chinese Peranakan and Chitty communities of Malacca regard Merdeka as a “soulful” celebration.
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