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 — Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, the King and Queen of Malaysia, extended warm greetings to all citizens on the occasion of the 69th National Day. A Facebook post from Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar conveyed the royal message. Earlier, Their Majesties attended the National Day celebration in Putrajaya, greeted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, along with Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, who chairs the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 Main Committee.
The celebration, themed “Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati,” kicked off with a military ceremony, proceeded by stage performances, and a colourful parade. This parade featured 10,819 participants from 76 contingents, including 22 brass bands, 11 decorated vehicles, 328 land, sea and air assets, and 112 service animals, coupled with 22 electric vehicles.
A human graphic display on the terraces showcased 26 distinct formations, celebrating Malaysia’s multicultural identity. The event attracted more than 80,000 visitors.
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