The event design has been archived and can be found here: r/pbeMalaysia2017

Selamat Sejahtera, Selamat Hari Merdeka, dan Selamat Hari Malaysia!

16 September adalah Hari Penubuhan Malaysia!

60 years ago on the 31st of August, a Federation of 11 states asked politely if they could please stop being oppressed and it worked! Malaya was born 60 years ago and 6 years later (54 years ago) 3 more states joined (one of which was kicked out 2 years later) formed what we know today as Malaysia! So today, we celebrate Malaysia's two birthdays, it's Merdeka Day (Independence Day) on the 31st of August 1957 and it's Hari Malaysia (Malaysia Day) on the 16th of September 1963!

To celebrate Southeast Asia's most successful country that isn't a tiny shit clay with absurd laws about chewing gum or tiny absolute monarchy which refused to join us, the banner today showcases the best of the Malaysian lifestyle and geopolitics that you might or might not know about!

So grab a Teh Tarik from your local Mamak Store, seat yourself in a plastic chair on the side of the road and indulge yourself in the best of Asia while humming that old refrain, Malaysia Truly Asia~ while we explain to you the story of Malaysia:

• Double-storey shophouses on the leftmost of the banner are ubiquitous in every major city in Malaysia and is where you will find the famous Mamak Restaurants all Malaysians will hold near and dear.
• If, however, you lean more towards the proletariat, fear not! The humble Warung, or roadside stall is there for you. Seat yourself around a plastic table with umbrella to protect you from the blazing tropical sun and order some food from the stall workers.
• As you wait, watch the skilled stallworkers make Malaysia's famous Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea) and Roti Canai and be mesmerised by the fact that you haven't yet been approached by a shady guy in a t-shirt selling you the latest bootleg DVDs.
• Towards the far north of the country, two of our most conservative states engage in traditional Malay cultural activities from Kelantan's famous Wau Bulan (Moon Kite) and the fishing boats of Terengganu (though be wary of Indonesians trying to sneak into the country!)
• Lower down we find some of Malaysia's oldest states, the successor-state of the Melaka Sultanate, Johor, and the long-lost cousin of the Minangkabaus, Negeri Sembilan, engaging in the most noble of Malay art forms, Silat.
• Further down, the black sheep of the family gets kicked out of Malaysia for daring to be the most ultra-kiasu of states. Good job, Singapore!
• Towards the East, what's that?! A Malaysian shaman, a Bomoh, dances with some coconuts and lo and behold MH370! We did it, Malaysia! Now everyone can stop talking about it!
• Instead, let's talk about how Indonesia tried to invade Malaysia for reasons unclear and were held back by the brave soldiers of Borneo!
• Speaking of soldiers, SABAH RIGHTFUL MALAYSIA CLAY, Pinoy go home! Remember Lahad Datu!
• And also, remember to never forget the creeping Chinese menace to the North. Watch as the red menace takes rightful Malaysian Spratly!

On the more practical side of things, the sidebar features the Malaysian Coat of Arms and the sidebar text wholly translated in Bahasa Melayu, the original Bahasa Indonesia.

In order to get the full experience of Merdeka and Malaysia Day, please indulge in some patriotic songs!

• Negaraku (My Country) - National Anthem of Malaysia
• Inilah Barisan Kita (This is our Front) / Perajurit Tanah Air (Soldiers of the Homeland)
• Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory)
• Keranamu Malaysia (Because of you Malaysia)
• Tanggal 31 (On the 31st)

The team consisted of

• /u/putih_tulang
• /u/barskie
• /u/Castrumnovum

Thank you guys, it was great working together with you!

And now put on your pilot hat, get some Teh Tarik and join the fun!

To roar like the Malayan Tiger, simply add two hashes in front of your text like so ##Selamat Hari Merdeka

Selamat Hari Merdeka!