Federal Territory Day () is a territorial public holiday observed annually on 1 February by the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya in Malaysia. The date marks the anniversary of the transfer of Kuala Lumpur from the state of Selangor to the federal government, which occurred on 1 February 1974.
History The Federal Territory Day was introduced on 1 February 1974, four days after the Federal Territory Agreement was signed on 28 January 1974 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah and the Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. On 16 April 1984, Labuan became the second federal territory, and on 1 February 2001, Putrajaya became the third federal territory of Malaysia.
In addition, 1 February also has significance as the day of the formation of the Federation of Malaya in 1948.
Main Theme and Venue Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur YearThemeVenue2007Maju dan Sejahtera(Progress and Prosperity)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2008Wilayah Persekutuanku Gemilang(My Glorious Federal Territory)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2009Wilayah Maju, Warga Sejahtera(Territory Progress, Citizens Prosperity)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur20101Wilayah Persekutuan, Maju dan Sejahtera(1Federal Territory, Progress and Prosperity)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur20111Wilayah Persekutuan, Menjuarai Transformasi(1Federal Territory, Championing Transformations)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2012Rakyat Bersatu, Wilayah Persekutuan Maju(People's Unity, Federal Territory Progress)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2013Perpaduan Teras Kesejahteraan, 1Wilayah Persekutuan(Unity the Core of Prosperity, 1Federal Territory)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2014Wilayah Persekutuan Ceria(Cheerful Federal Territories)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2015Wilayahku Ceria(My Cheerful Territories)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2016 Wilayah Ceria Rakyat Sejahtera(Cheerful Territories, People Prosperity) Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2017Wilayah Ceria Rakyat Sejahtera(Cheerful Territories, People Prosperity) Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2018Wilayah Ceria Rakyat Sejahtera(Cheerful Territories, People Prosperity) Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2019Wilayah Peduli, Harapan Dipenuhi(Care Territories, Hope Expected) Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur2023-presentWilayah Persekutuan Maju dan Sejahtera(Federal Territory Progress and Prosper)Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
Federal Territory official awards and decorations The Federal Territory official awards and decorations were introduced on 1 February 2008. The awards received by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Head of State for the Federal Territories.
Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Honorific title Instituted Awarded to/for Orders The Most Distinguished Order of the Territorial CrownDarjah Yang Mulia Mahkota WilayahGrand Knight (S.U.M.W.) Datuk Seri Utama 2008 Founded by Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin as a reward for contributions to the territory. Grand Commander (S.M.W.)Datuk Seri Knight Commander (P.M.W.)Datuk Commander (J.M.W.) Officer (K.M.W.) Member (A.M.W.) Medal (P.P.W.)
See also Ministry of Federal Territories
Federal Territory Day Quotes
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