Upin & Ipin, police dogs and fighter jets steal the show at Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — Tens of thousands of Malaysians packed Dataran Putrajaya for the National Day parade today, ma...
Tens of thousands of Malaysians gathered at Dataran Putrajaya for the 69th National Day parade, with many displaying Jalur Gemilang motifs and national flags. The ceremony commenced with the arrival of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, who were escorted by royal guards and members of the Malaysian Armed Forces.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife were also present. The parade featured colourful floats, including a popular one by the Communications Ministry showcasing Upin & Ipin characters, and a highlight was the Royal Malaysia Police K9 unit, whose canines drew cheers from the crowd. The highlight of the event was a spectacular flypast by the Royal Malaysian Air Force, featuring fighter jets and decoy flares.
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