National Day parade preparations in Putrajaya nearly complete ahead of tomorrow’s full rehearsal, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Preparations for the 2026 National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya are expected to be nearly 1...
Malaysia's Communications Minister, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, has assured the public that the tiered steel structure used for the human graphic performance at the 2026 National Day celebrations is safe. The slight movement of the structure is due to the flexibility built into its design, which allows the students to move in rhythm with their performance.
Fahmi clarified that the structure cannot be completely rigid as it would hinder the students' movements. He also addressed concerns about the structure appearing off-centre, attributing this to the parade route and the PPJ building not being aligned along the same axis. The number of participants has been reduced from 2,000 to 1,500 this year, contributing to the asymmetry.
Despite these adjustments, Fahmi stated that the structure has undergone thorough review and no safety risks have been identified. Preparations for the National Day celebrations, which are expected to be nearly 100% complete, are progressing smoothly. This year's celebrations will include new elements such as the participation of the Johor Military Force and maritime assets.
The 2026 National Day Prime Minister's Address, originally scheduled for Dataran Merdeka, has been moved to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) due to haze concerns.
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