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Dozen babies born on Malaysia Day at Kuala Lumpur hospital
Hospital Tunku Azizah in Kuala Lumpur delivered 12 newborns on National Day, marking an auspicious start for the Merdeka babies. The deliveries, which occurred between midnight and noon on August 31st, included a set of twin girls.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Twelve infants entered the world as Malaysia celebrated its 69th National Day, with Hospital Tunku Azizah serving as the birthplace for the Merdeka babies born during the patriotic occasion.
The deliveries spanned the early hours of August 31st, commencing just after midnight and continuing through the morning. Among the newborns were twin girls, adding to the joyful circumstances of their arrival during the nation's independence commemoration.
The hospital, one of Kuala Lumpur's major medical facilities, welcomed the stream of new arrivals as families across the country marked the significant national milestone. Hospital officials noted the symbolic coincidence of multiple births occurring on a day celebrated nationwide.
The arrival of babies on Independence Day has traditionally held special significance in Malaysia, with families considering such births fortuitous for their children. The celebration of National Day combined with the joy of new parenthood created a particularly memorable occasion for the families involved.