On the 63rd Malaysian National Day on August 31, the Embassy of Malaysia in Phnom Penh hosted a small evening gathering on the rooftop of Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh under the theme “Raikan Kemerdekaan Malaysia” – “Celebrate Malaysian Independence”. The Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, HE Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim, joined 63 Malaysians – to symbolise the 63rd anniversary of the nation’s independence – in marking the occasion. The group consisted of embassy officials and staff, as well as selected representatives of the Malaysian diaspora, including those who participated in the previous day’s “Merdeka Ride” event. The Ambassador emphasised in his speech the enormous strides Malaysia has made over the past 63 years, while highlighting that this year also marks the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Kingdom of Cambodia. Photos Hong Menea