National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya to proceed as planned, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 will proceed as plan...
PUTRAJAYA, August 29 — The 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 are set to go ahead as planned, according to Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. This decision was reached during a recent meeting involving various agencies, given the current haze situation at the venue. Fahmi revealed this during a press conference following a full dress rehearsal for the celebrations held at Dataran Putrajaya.
He emphasized that the authorities would continue to monitor the haze situation, possibly considering cloud seeding. Nadma's assessment on this matter will be relayed to the committee. Fahmi expressed hope that cloud seeding could be implemented today or the following day, though this depends on the Malaysian Meteorological Department's (MetMalaysia) findings.
The event is anticipated to draw over 80,000 visitors this year, with the school holidays and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd's provision of 24-hour MRT services expected to boost attendance. Additional transportation options, such as buses from MRT stations to the venue and water taxis, have been arranged, contributing to the expectation of a significant turnout.
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