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Malaysia's Cabinet members marked the nation's 69th National Day by emphasising unity, harmony and collective responsibility. Senior ministers stressed that independence must be safeguarded through mutual respect and togetherness regardless of background.
Tens of thousands of Malaysians gathered at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 to commemorate the nation's 69th year of independence, with celebrations centred on the Malaysia MADANI theme emphasising shared prosperity.
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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.
Independence on August 31, 1957, did more than transfer power from British to Malaysian hands. It established a constitutional order where all authorities, regardless of nationality, remain bound by law and subject to judicial scrutiny.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for the repeal of colonial-era laws, arguing they remain inconsistent with Malaysia's independence and must be removed to realise the nation's true sovereignty.