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  THE MERDEKA AWARD RECOGNISES 6 INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NATION

Friday 08/09/2017

On behalf of the Merdeka Award Secretariat,we would like to invite members of the media to the 2017 Merdeka Award Announcement and Presentation Ceremony.

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Merdeka Award. Launched by YAB Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi on 2007, the Merdeka Award was established to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations whose works and achievements have contributed to the nation's growth and created significant impact for the people of Malaysia.

We are pleased to announce that His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan and Royal Patron of the Merdeka Award Trust will grace the event and confer the prestigious award to exceptional recipients for their contribution through 5 award categories:

- Education & Community
- Environment
- Health, Science and Technology
- Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
- Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia

Details of the event as follows:

Day/Date : Monday 11 September 2017

Time : 7.00pm to 11.00 pm

Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS,
Level 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers
50088 Kuala Lumpur

**PLEASE NOTE: The press release you receive on the event day will be embargoed till 10.45PM.

Programme

7.00PM : Registration

7.30PM : Doors Open

8.00PM : Arrival of His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, The Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan

8.35PM : National Anthem

8.40PM : Welcome by Emcee

8.45PM : Opening Appearance by Merdeka Award Past Recipients; Performance by Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Guest Artists

9.10PM : Special Skit by Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra; Montage Video - Merdeka Award Journey

9.25PM : Announcement and Award Ceremony

9.30PM : Award Presentation

9.55PM : Group Photo Opportunity on Stage with the Royal Patron, Petronas Chairman, Founding Members and 2017 Recipients

10.00PM : 2017 Recipients’ Acceptance Speech

10.30PM : Closing Remarks by Emcee

10.35PM : Supper

11.30PM : Event Ends

The favour of a reply is truly appreciated to secure seats for this exclusive media event.

I look forward to meeting you at this historic occasion for Malaysia.

You are cordially invited to send your reporter and photographer/cameraman to cover the event.

SOURCE : PETRONAS

FOR MORE INFORMATION & RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT:
Kevin Tan
SPRG Malaysia on behalf of The Merdeka Award Secretariat
Tel : +603 2380 5988
Email : kevin.tan@sprg.com.my

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