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Malaysian advertisers asked to drop 'Merdeka' from ads
Aug 28, 2015
Emily Tan

Malaysian advertisers asked to drop 'Merdeka' from ads

KUALA LUMPUR - Advertisers have been asked by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to refrain from using the word 'Merdeka' (independence) when referring to the country's national day, which takes place Monday.

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