Malaysia’s King and Queen mark 69th National Day, send greetings to all citizens
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Malaysia’s King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, ext...
KUALA LUMPUR, August 31 — During the 69th National Day festivities, Malaysia’s monarch, King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah, conveyed their wishes to every Malaysian citizen through a post on Sultan Ibrahim’s official Facebook page. Prior to the event, the royal couple arrived in Putrajaya at 8 a.m., greeted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse, Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, along with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who leads this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 Main Committee.
The day’s theme, “Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati,” centered around a military parade, lively performances, and a colorful procession that showcased Malaysia Madani’s dedication to citizens’ welfare and respect for diversity. The parade comprised 10,819 participants from 76 contingents, 22 brass bands, 11 decorated vehicles, 328 land, sea and air assets, 112 service animals, and 22 electric vehicles.
A human graphic display on the terraces celebrated Malaysia’s multicultural heritage, featuring 26 distinct formations. Over 80,000 spectators attended the celebration.
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