Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L), Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei watch a parade during Malaysia's independence day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur August 31, 2007. Malaysia celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence on Friday with fireworks, flag-waving and a prayer for unity among its races and religion. [Reuters]