Proclamation of Indonesian Independence [SEP] point in time
Proclamation of Indonesian Independence
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence (, or simply "Proklamasi") was read at 10:00 in the morning of Friday, 17 August 1945. The wording and declaration of the proclamation had to balance the interests of conflicting internal Indonesian and Japanese interests at the time. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. In 2005, the
continue to commemorate 31 August as its Independence Day, without mentioning the anniversary year.
See also.
- Sarawak Self-government Day
- North Borneo Self-government Day
- 20-point agreement (Sabah)
- 18-point agreement (Sarawak)
- Malaysia Day
- Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia, a national holiday celebrated every 17 August, commemorating the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence from Dutch rule
- History of Malaysia
- Singapore in Malaysia
- Peninsular Malaysia
- Hari Merdeka Parade
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