From outdoors to indoors: Haze forces National Day Eve switch as PM’s address moves from Dataran Merdeka to PICC

The National Day 2026 Prime Minister's Address scheduled for August 30 has been moved from Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) due to the current haze situation, according to the Communications Ministry. The decision was made to ensure the safety, health, and comfort of guests and the public, as well as to facilitate a smooth implementation of the ceremony.

The relocation of the venue does not affect the content or spirit of the National Day celebrations, but is a responsible measure to ensure the ceremony can be held in a more controlled and comfortable environment. The government will continue to monitor the haze situation and air quality developments from time to time.

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