1. Malaysia Day Photos

MALAYSIANS CELEBRATE GOLDEN JUBILEE IN POMP AND COLOUR

1. The Prime Minister (centre) shouting Merdeka and joining him (from left) are his Barisan colleagues Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting, Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on the eve of Malaysia Day.

2. The King, the Queen and Prime Minister, stand at attention during national anthem before the start of a parade at the historic Merdeka Square in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

3. Performers in unison shout slogans during a parade at the historic Merdeka Square.

4. British Prince Andrew, left, shakes hands with Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, right, as his royal consort Princess Srirasm, center, looks on.

. 5. Giant images of Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, right, and his predecessor Mahathir Mohamad adorn a stage filled with parade participants. ( All photos by the kind courtesy of The Star )