{
  "id": 4132654,
  "title": "More than 2,300 police deployed for National Day celebrations in Putrajaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/more-than-2-300-police-deployed-for-national-day-celebrations-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/more-than-2300-police-deployed-for-national-day-celebrations-in-putrajaya/233178"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has deployed a force of 2,354 personnel to guarantee the utmost security and seamless execution of the 2026 National Day festivities at Dataran Putrajaya on Monday, according to Putrajaya district police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed. The deployment encompasses static and traffic control at critical locations within the event's vicinity. For attendees, Aidi advised arriving early at Dataran Putrajaya and adhering to all authorities' regulations, including avoiding parking in restricted areas, preventing traffic blockages, and prioritizing personal safety, especially that of children and possessions. Following the complete rehearsal of the 2026 National Day celebration, attended by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, Aidi Sham emphasized that visitors should refrain from bringing any harmful weapons to the event, stating, \"Do not bring any dangerous weapons for the purpose of enlivening our National Day this year.\" Fahmi had previously confirmed that the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 will proceed as planned, under the theme \"Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati.\" The event is anticipated to draw over 80,000 visitors.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — A total of 2,354 members and officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have been assigned t...",
  "key_points": [],
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    "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."
}