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Media Prima contingent joins National Day parade in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: Media Prima Bhd (MPB), Malaysia’s largest integrated media group, added colour to the 2026 National Day celebrations by taking part in the parade to foster patriotism and love for the country.

Media Prima contingent joins National Day parade in Putrajaya

Media Prima Bhd, Malaysia's largest integrated media group, participated in the 2026 National Day parade in Putrajaya, showcasing patriotism and national pride. The Digital Connectivity Cluster contingent, comprising 17 employees from various departments, marched along the main route at Dataran Putrajaya, led by Khairul Affandi Azlan.

Each participant carried and waved the national flag, with several others holding banners featuring the MPB logo. This event was part of a larger parade that included 366 participants under the Economy Contingent, reflecting the involvement of 10,819 individuals from various government agencies, security forces, government-linked companies, and private sector organizations.

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