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  "id": 4529907,
  "title": "'Proud and excited': RMAF chief leads National Day flypast [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/proud-and-excited-rmaf-chief-leads-national-day-flypast-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T23:20:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1522397/proud-and-excited-rmaf-chief-leads-national-day-flypast-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris, the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, stands in his fighter jet, ready to lead a national pride-inspiring flypast. As he dons his PPK-3P-120M flight suit, survival vest and helmet, Norazlan shares his excitement and sense of duty, stating that the responsibility to protect Malaysia is paramount. Flying the Sukhoi Su-30MKM, he is joined by three other Su-30MKMs, four F/A-18D Hornets and two BAE Systems Hawks for Malaysia's 69th National Day celebrations. Norazlan emphasizes that leading from the cockpit is as much about maintaining readiness and proficiency as it is about the thrill of flight. To the next generation of pilots, he imparts the importance of constant learning, technological mastery, and an unwavering commitment to the nation's security. For Norazlan, Merdeka signifies not just freedom, but the duty to defend Malaysia's sovereignty and dignity, urging young Malaysians to contribute actively to the nation's progress.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: “Subang Tower, this is Kris Mas, proceeding out to taxiway Yankee to Runway 33 for takeoff.”",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'Proud and excited': RMAF chief leads National Day flypast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/proud-and-excited-rmaf-chief-leads-national-day-flypast",
        "published": "2026-08-30T23:20:18.000Z"
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  "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."
}