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, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was not automatically invited to Malaysia's National Day celebration since 2018, according to the Communications Ministry. Nevertheless, the ministry clarified that the presence of any former leaders is not barred and can be arranged through a request from the relevant party, in line with the established protocol and invitation management.
The explanation came in response to questions about Dr Mahathir's attendance at the 2026 National Day Celebration at Putrajaya Grandstand, where he was seen in a wheelchair, drawing attention and sparking discussions on social media. In a statement, the Head of Communication Department Abdul Halim Hamzah, who chairs the National Day Celebration Work Committee, said that the responsible party has been informed by the Prime Minister's Office that Dr Mahathir will be abroad from August 28 to 31.
Prior to this, Mukhriz Mahathir shared a picture of his father on Facebook commemorating Malaysia's National Day, captioned: "No invitation? No problem, for Malaysia!"
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