Bekas PM tak diundang secara automatik ke sambutan Hari Kebangsaan
Tiada undangan rasmi bagi bekas PM sejak 2018 namun kehadiran bekas pemimpin tidak dihalang, kata Kementerian Komunikasi.
The former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, was not automatically invited to Malaysia's National Day celebrations at Putrajaya's main venue on the morning of the event, according to the Communications Ministry. However, the ministry clarified that the presence of any former leaders is not barred and can be arranged through the concerned party's request, in line with the established procedure and handling of invitations.
The explanation was provided in response to questions about Dr Mahathir Mohamad's attendance at the National Day celebrations in 2026 at Putrajaya's main venue, held in the early morning. His wheelchair-bound presence caught the attention of many and sparked discussion on social media. In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of the Communications Ministry and Chairman of the National Day Celebration Task Force, Abdul Halim Hamzah, explained that the ministry accepts information from the Prime Minister's Office regarding Dr Mahathir's travel plans, which are from August 28 to 31.
Earlier, Mukhriz Mahathir shared a photo on Facebook of his father commemorating the National Day celebrations, captioning it: "No invitation? No problem, for Malaysia!"
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