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Editor's note: The following videos are listed in no particular order.
1. PETRONAS
In PETRONAS' latest Hari Kebangsaan and Malaysia Day film, a passionate history teacher, Cikgu Murni, arrives at a new school with high hopes, only to find her students indifferent during the Rukun Negara recital. Follow her heartfelt journey to reignite their sense of national pride.
2. Grab
Does this music video sound familiar? That's because Grab has taken the all-time favourite Keranamu Malaysia and given it a fresh, cheeky twist! In conjunction with Hari Kebangsaan and Malaysia Day, Grab Malaysia dropped a lighthearted, oh-so-relatable music video that celebrates the Malaysians who make the platform what it is today.
From driver- and delivery-partners to the tech teams behind features like Family Account, Group Order and GrabMaps, plus sister brands GXBank and Jaya Grocer, the video shines a spotlight on the everyday heroes keeping Malaysia moving.
3. Ambank
Our Malaysia: Then & Always is based on true stories, told by everyday Malaysians. From "how life used to be back then" to "what Merdeka means to them", this heartfelt film will take you on a trip down memory lane.
4. Boost
Boost's Hari Kebangsaan short film puts a playful spin on finances with 68 Merdeka Kewangan, where different YBs —like YB Savings and YB Shopping— go head-to-head in a spirited debate for a share of this month's salary. Who will come out on the top?
5. Maxis
Maxis is doubling the feels this Hari Kebangsaan with not one, but two short films! The first, One Dream At A Time, follows national women's doubles badminton stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah as they share what keeps them going through every challenge. It's a powerful reminder that big wins start with small, consistent steps.
The second film, Ilmu Cahaya Merdeka, shines the spotlight on Khairul Anwar, the man behind Pandai, a learning app helping students everywhere level up their grades through quizzes, videos, and notes. His mission? Making quality education accessible to every child, no matter where they live.
6. CelcomDigi
If you love stories that feel real, Dari Mata Kita is a must-watch. CelcomDigi's Hari Kebangsaan ad takes us across more than 160 districts to show Malaysia through the eyes of its people. It's raw, heartfelt, and packed with little moments that remind us what makes this country so special.
7. Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB)
ASNB is keeping it real this festive season by highlighting the struggles of everyday Malaysians: overspending, chasing financial freedom, and figuring out what independence really means. The message is clear: it's time for 'Generation Labur' to rise up and start building a stronger tomorrow because every sen invested counts.
8. U Mobile
What if you could relive Malaysia's epic Thomas Cup win in 1992? Bergema takes you back to that historic night at Stadium Negara, when the nation celebrated after 25 long years of waiting. The short film blends nostalgic reenactments with real stories from those who were actually there, giving us a glimpse of the unity and excitement that defined that moment in history.
