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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has characterised Malaysia's 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya as exceptional, citing a visible surge in patriotic sentiment among the Malaysian public and record participation numbers.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led Cabinet members and thousands of Malaysians at Dataran Putrajaya for the nation's 69th National Day parade, reaffirming the government's commitment to national unity and progress.
Enthusiastic Malaysians began arriving at Dataran Putrajaya from late evening onwards on August 30, with some camping overnight to secure premium viewing positions for the 69th National Day parade scheduled for August 31.
Preparations for Malaysia's 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya are nearly complete, with only minor adjustments needed before tomorrow's full dress rehearsal, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed.