Malaysia Edition
World Comfy Couch Day leads today's complete edition for Malaysia.
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Official observances, world days, local context, and everyday celebrations for people who need something worth reading, sharing, or talking about today.
A day for sinking in, putting your feet up, reading something good, and the simple pleasure of resting properly.
The anniversary of the formation of Malaysia on September 16, 1963, when Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore (which left in 1965) merged to form the Federation of Malaysia. The day is observed with ceremonies, and the reminder that Malaysia is a federation of 13 states and 3 federal territories, and that the inclusion of Sabah and Sarawak was conditional on their autonomy and special rights. The day is both celebration and reminder that the federation is still evolving.
You encounter the iconic proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, and pangolins that inhabit Singapore's remaining forests and nature reserves. You commonly see pet cats, dogs, and ornamental fish kept in apartment homes throughout the city-state. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.