Malaysians here await Merdeka cheer

The 100 or so Malaysians in Sri Lanka have been counting the days to celebrate Merdeka or Independence Day tomorrow.

Like at many other Malaysian diplomatic missions abroad, the celebrations in Colombo are expected to be modest.

The embassy in Colombo has been preparing to hold a few activities to commemorate Merdeka.

"We are starting with a six-team futsal game tomorrow.

"Next week, a tourism travel mart and an education fair will be held in Colombo," Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Rosli Ismail told Bernama.

Merdeka Day is a other special day for the many Malaysians working in Sri Lanka.

"We will be hosting a reception for foreign diplomats, government officials, business people and the media in Colombo," Rosli said, adding that Malaysians living in Sri lanka would also be invited.

He said the Merdeka Day event would be a useful occasion to strengthen bilateral lies with Sri Lanka. Bernama