{
  "id": 4126904,
  "title": "Going to Dataran Putrajaya for National Day celebrations? Free water taxis are available from 5am on Aug 31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/going-to-dataran-putrajaya-for-national-day-celebrations-free-water-4126904",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:34:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/going-to-dataran-putrajaya-for-national-day-celebrations-free-water-taxis-are-available-from-5am-on-aug-31/233173"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 29, the Communications Minister of Putrajaya, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, announced that free water taxis would be available starting at 5am on August 31 for those attending the 2026 National Day Celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. This move aims to offer convenience to attendees, allowing them to relax and enjoy the festivities with their families at Tasik Putrajaya. Fahmi, who also presides over the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day Celebration (HKHM) Main Committee, urged the public to plan their journey ahead of time by parking their vehicles near the water transport terminal and then using the free water taxi service to reach the event site. The service covers routes between Marina Putrajaya, Anjung Floria, Kelab Tasik Putrajaya, Monumen, and Terra@8, all operating from 5am to 2pm on August 31. Fahmi encouraged the public to refer to the travel schedule provided by the Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) to ensure they are aware of departure times and can plan their trips accordingly.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Members of the public who wish to attend the 2026 National Day Celebration at Dataran Putrajay...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : 2026 National Day Celebrations At Dataran Putrajaya To Proceed As Planned - Fahmi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/general-2026-national-day-celebrations-at-dataran-putrajaya-to",
        "published": "2026-08-29T05:15:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Borneo Post Online",
        "title": "2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya to proceed as planned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/2026-national-day-celebrations-at-dataran-putrajaya-to-proceed-as",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:03:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Going to Dataran Putrajaya for National Day celebrations? Free water taxis are available from 5am on Aug 31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/going-to-dataran-putrajaya-for-national-day-celebrations-free-water",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:34:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "2,354 policemen deployed to ensure smooth National Day celebrations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/2-354-policemen-deployed-to-ensure-smooth-national-day-celebrations",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:14:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}