The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has released a moving eight-minute video for Merdeka season, emphasising national unity and inclusivity. The message appears to be gaining traction among Malaysians online during the Independence Day period.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang has called for Malaysia to develop a more sophisticated approach to nationhood, moving away from identity politics and fear-based governance toward genuine citizen participation and inclusive prosperity.
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.
Penang's port authority is waiving ferry fares for all Malaysian passengers on National Day, August 31, to mark the nation's 69th independence celebration and promote sustainable public transport across the strait.
Retired Royal Malaysian Air Force pilot Major Datuk Halim Othman, 60, performed an inaugural aerobatic display during Malaysia's 69th National Day celebrations, drawing on four decades of aviation experience and international air racing credentials.
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.