Archive Item:

Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman shouts “Merdeka”

Description

170 years of Britain’s rule ends as Malaya celebrates her Independence in Kuala Lumpur

Photo shows:
The new Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, shouts Merdeka (Freedom) from the dias in the new stadium

Date

1957

Medium

B&W on glossy paper

Format

15.3cm x 20.3cm

Item Type

Press Photo

Item Category

Photography

Producer

Keystone Press Agency

Source

Farish Noor Collection

Subject(s)

  • merdeka

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