The declaration of Malaysia ceremony was held at Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur on 16 September 1963. His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Malay Rulers, and the Governor of Penang, Malacca, Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah graced this glorious ceremony. The cabinet members, foreign diplomats in Kuala Lumpur as well as special guests also attended the ceremony.
The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra recited the formation of Malaysia Declaration in front of about 30,000 Malaysians who were celebrating the historic day. Tunku then chanted "Merdeka" seven times which was alternated by cries of the people present. The ceremony ended with prayers read by the Mufti of Negeri Sembilan, Tuan Haji Ahmad Bin Mohammad Said.
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