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2,354 policemen deployed to ensure smooth National Day celebrations

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 2,354 policemen have been assigned to ensure security and the smooth running of the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on Monday.

2,354 policemen deployed to ensure smooth National Day celebrations

PUTRAJAYA: The 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on Monday will be secured by 2,354 policemen, according to District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Aidi Sham Mohamed. The officers will be deployed in static positions and traffic control at key locations around the venue. The public is advised to arrive early at Dataran Putrajaya and adhere to all regulations, including not parking vehicles in restricted zones, avoiding traffic obstruction, and ensuring their safety and that of their belongings.

Fahmi Fadzil, Communications Minister, attended the full rehearsal of the National Day celebrations earlier today. The public has also been warned not to bring dangerous weapons to the event.

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