as the celebrations get underway. - 31 August, 2007
while waiting for the countdown. - 31 August, 2007
Malaysia's first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman announced the country's
independence from Britain on Aug. 31, 1957 in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Friday,
Aug. 31 - AP - 31 August, 2007
downtown Kuala Lumpur, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 - AP - 31 August, 2007
an honor guard before the start of a parade at the historic Merdeka Square
in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 - AP - 31 August, 2007
stands at attention during national anthem before the start of a parade
at the historic Merdeka Square in downtown Kuala Lumpur,
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 - AP - 31 August, 2007
Brass band members from Malaysian Army perform during parade through Merdeka Square, or Freedom Square,
where Malaysia's first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman
announced the country's independence from Britain on Aug. 31, 1957
in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. - AP - 31 August, 2007
with his royal consort Princess Srirasm as they watch a parade
at the historic Merdeka square in downtown Kuala Lumpur,
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 - AP - 31 August, 2007
center, and British Prince Andrew are seen before the start of a parade at the historic
Merdeka square in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. - 31 August, 2007