Federal Territory Day
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Federal Territory Day or Hari Wilayah Persekutuan is a state holiday for Federal Territory in Malaysia. It is celebrated on 1 February every year in Kuala Lumpur
, Labuan
and Putrajaya
. The date marks the anniversary of formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974, ceded
by the state of Selangor
to the federal government of Malaysia.
was signed on 28 January 1974 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
and the Sultan of Selangor
.
as the Head of the Federal Territory.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Labuan
Labuan
Labuan is a federal territory in East Malaysia. It is an island off the coast of the state of Sabah. Labuan's capital is Victoria and is best known as an offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services via Labuan IBFC since 1990 as well as being an offshore support...
and Putrajaya
Putrajaya
Putrajaya is a planned city, located 25km south of Kuala Lumpur, that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, due to the overcrowding and congestion in the Kuala Lumpur areas...
. The date marks the anniversary of formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974, ceded
1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement
The 1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement was signed on 28 January 1974 by the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah on behalf of the Federal Government of Malaysia; and the Sultan of Selangor Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz...
by the state of Selangor
Selangor
Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
to the federal government of Malaysia.
History
The Federal Territory Day was introduced on 1 February 1974, four days after the Federal Territory Agreement1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement
The 1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement was signed on 28 January 1974 by the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah on behalf of the Federal Government of Malaysia; and the Sultan of Selangor Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz...
was signed on 28 January 1974 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
and the Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor is the title of the constitutional ruler of Selangor, Malaysia.-Bugis bloodline:The Sultans of Selangor are descended from a Bugis dynasty that claim descent from the rulers of Luwu in the southern part of Celebes...
.
Main Theme and Venue
The theme of the Federal Territory Day was introduced on 1 February 2007.| Year | Theme | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Maju dan Sejahtera (Progress and Prosperity) |
Dataran Merdeka Dataran Merdeka Merdeka Square is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957... , Kuala Lumpur |
| 2008 | Wilayah Persekutuanku Gemilang (My Glorious Federal Territory) |
KLFA Stadium KLFA Stadium KLFA Stadium or Kuala Lumpur Football Association Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the current home stadium of Kuala Lumpur FA, and also host home matches for Felda United FC. Former Malaysia teams that... , Cheras, Kuala Lumpur |
| 2009 | Wilayah Maju Warga Sejahtera (--) |
Titiwangsa Lake Gardens Titiwangsa Titiwangsa is one of the main areas located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It can be accessed through the Titiwangsa LRT and Monorail stations. The Kuala Lumpur General Hospital is located south of Titiwangsa. The Eye on Malaysia, a large observation wheel, was formerly located here... , Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million... |
| 2010 | 1Wilayah Persekutuan, Maju dan Sejahtera (1Federal Territory, Progress and Prosperity) |
Dataran Merdeka Dataran Merdeka Merdeka Square is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957... , Kuala Lumpur |
| 2011 | 1Wilayah Persekutuan, Menjuarai Transformasi (--) |
Dataran Merdeka Dataran Merdeka Merdeka Square is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957... , Kuala Lumpur |
Federal Territory official awards and decorations
The Federal Territory official awards and decorations was introduced on 1 February 2008. The awards received by the Yang di-Pertuan AgongYang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
as the Head of the Federal Territory.
- Seri Utama Mahkota Wilayah (SUMW) - Datuk Seri Utama
- Seri Mahkota Wilayah (SMW) - Datuk Seri
- Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (PMW) - Datuk
- Johan Mahkota Wilayah (JMW)
- Kesatria Mahkota Wilayah (KMW)
- Ahli Mahkota Wilayah (AMW)
- Pingat Pangkuan Mahkota Wilayah (PPMW)