Every end of August, imagery from that fateful day back in 1957 would fill our TV screens, print and social media platforms. And after all this time, we’re all too familiar with the jubilant proclamation of “Merdeka” 7 times by Tunku. But have you ever listened to his Merdeka speech in full? The Evening Edition went on a hunt for that speech and turned up surprised at the many dead ends we ended up in. Listen to our journey in search of Tunku's Merdeka speech.  

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