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...
On August 31, hundreds of thousands of Malaysians gathered at Dataran Putrajaya for the country's 69th National Day parade. The event, which kicked off at 8am, saw the royal family, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, and numerous dignitaries take their places on the stage. The parade commenced with a 14-gun salute by the Royal Artillery Regiment, followed by a singing of the national anthem.
Minestries and agencies paraded through the square, including the Fire and Rescue Department, the Carsome Malaysia team, and the beloved Upin & Ipin cartoon characters. The highlight of the parade for many was undoubtedly the Royal Malaysia Police K9 unit, whose canines marched alongside their handlers. Just before the finale, the Royal Malaysian Air Force staged a spectacular aerial display, featuring fighter jets and decoy flares that left the crowd roaring with excitement.
Malaysia attained independence from British control in 1957, and this year marks the 69th National Day.
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