{
  "id": 4577808,
  "title": "1,500 pelajar gigih latih grafik manusia demi Hari Kebangsaan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1-500-pelajar-gigih-latih-grafik-manusia-demi-hari-kebangsaan-4577808",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/31/1-500-pelajar-gigih-latih-grafik-manusia-demi-hari-kebangsaan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian National Day celebration this year witnessed the participation of 1,500 enthusiastic students from 36 schools in a captivating display of human graphic arts. Held at KSL Esplanade Mall, the event spanned four weeks of rigorous rehearsals at each school before a final week of practice at Dataran Putrajaya leading up to the grand finale on National Day. Fourteen-year-old Lie Zhi Wei from SMK Puchong recounts the early morning wake-up calls to avoid traffic congestion. Despite the heat, the students found joy in their involvement with the graphics performance. First-timer Danica Valencia Dominic from SMK (P) Raja Zarina shared that the rhythmic dancing brought her happiness. The event not only showcased synchronized movements but also fostered friendships among students from different schools. Although initially anxious, Rutressh Kumaresan, a Grade Three student from SMK Seksyen 16, now enjoys the camaraderie. Thirty-two students out of the 1,500 participants faced the challenge of competing for the opportunity to join the graphics performance, as selection was done school-wise. The excitement was palpable among the students, especially those who got the chance to participate in front of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. The grueling rehearsals under the scorching sun tested the students' endurance, but their passion for the event was evident. Choreographer Hanafi Wahab, a teacher at SK Kampung Medan, highlighted the significant challenges faced during the preparation, including ensuring student attendance and organizing the concept, music, and dance movements. Despite the difficulties, the teachers remained dedicated, with Choreographer Zulhafiz Zubir, a teacher at SK Bukit Jelutong, mentioning that 20 jury members had to compromise on song and dance choices for the performance. SMK Puchong Permai's Hazrin Hamdan stressed that the graphics performance is a patriotic endeavor that helps bridge friendships among students from various backgrounds. The National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya will kick off with the human graphics display, followed by the parade of 76 contingents, 22 dance troupes, 11 decorated vehicles, 328 land, sea, and air assets, and 112 service animals. A total of 10,819 students were involved in the National Day festivities this year.",
  "summary": "Pelajar perlu bangun seawal 1 pagi untuk bersiap dan bergerak ke lokasi latihan.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "1,500 pelajar gigih latih grafik manusia demi Hari Kebangsaan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1-500-pelajar-gigih-latih-grafik-manusia-demi-hari-kebangsaan",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}