Malaysia Independence Day, also known as National Day or ‘Hari Merdeka’ in Malay is observed on August 31 and commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957. It is defined in Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia as the official independence day when it gained its freedom from the British colonial administration. Usually, the celebrations start from the beginning of August with various programes and national competitions. Owing to the celebrations, the month of August is also known as the National Month.

On the night of August 30, 1957, crowds gathered at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur to witness the handover of power from the British. At the stroke of midnight, the Union Jack in the square was lowered. The new Flag of Malaysia was raised as the national anthem Negaraku was played. This was followed by seven chants of “Merdeka” by the crowd.

WELCOMING OVER 400 ATTENDEES FROM ACROSS 125 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES, UIOGS IS ESTABLISHED AS THE OFFICIAL PLATFORM FOR BUSINESS FOR UGANDA’S HUGELY EXCITING OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIES MAKING IT THE MUST-ATTEND MEETING FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN EAST AFRICA.

Uganda is certainly experiencing a transformative time, with a stabilised government, numerous tax and financial breaks for investors, the refinery underway, pipeline development and pound for pound one of the most cost-effective options for oil extraction available, the Albertine Graben offers a real opportunity

Previous additions of UIOGS have been hosted by President Yoweri K Museveni and are held under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda with the support of the Uganda National Oil Company and Petroleum Authority Uganda.

For its sixth edition, UIOGS will be brought to you exclusively online, making the conference even more accessible to hundreds of companies from all over the world.

There will be huge benefits to the Uganda programme by going virtual; most of all giving unprecedented access to the opportunities that Uganda has to offer to a much wider audience. A special platform has been developed to host UIOGS which will allow for all delegates to be able to benefit from the insightful content and debate from industry leaders; in addition delegates will benefit from hours of potential networking and one-to-one meetings during UIOGS. Read more

Government has released the program to be followed on Wednesday at a function where President Museveni will be inaugurated for a sixth term.

Museveni will on May,12 be sworn in for a sixth term after being declared winner of the January 14 polls.

In the program released by the Ministry for Presidency, the function will begin as early as 8 am and end at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. 

“The swearing-in procedure will see the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission invited by the director of ceremonies proceed to the swearing-in podium and then invite the president-elect to proceed to the swearing-in podium where he will be presented to the nation,” the program reads in part.

“The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission will then invite His Lordship the Chief Justice to proceed to the swearing-in Podium to administer the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of President to the president-elect. His Lordship the Chief Justice, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, and the Chief Registrar will proceed to the swearing-in podium and the Chief Registrar will present the Bible and Oath of Allegiance to the president.”  Read more