Summary
- Merdeka Exhibition 2026 runs from Aug 17 to Sept 30.
- Admission is free at Perdana Leadership Foundation, Putrajaya.
- Exhibition explores democracy, economic sovereignty and national identity.
- Historical displays include 1957 newspapers, old currency and vintage artefacts.
- Talks, workshops and interactive activities will run throughout the exhibition.
PUTRAJAYA, August 21 — Perdana Leadership Foundation has opened its third Merdeka Exhibition, exploring Malaysia’s journey towards independence and nation-building.
Through historical artefacts and educational activities. Themed “Independence – A Shared Struggle, A Sacred Trust,” the exhibition features three zones.
Covering sovereignty and democracy, economic sovereignty, and national identity. Visitors can view newspapers from Merdeka Week in 1957, vintage books, old currency and a 1920s gramophone.
Interactive activities include a voting simulation, traditional games and creative contests. The free exhibition runs until Sept 30, Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm.
