{
  "id": 4619702,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Malaysia belongs to all of us': DPM Fadillah's touching Merdeka video inspires unity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/showbiz-malaysia-belongs-to-all-of-us-dpm-fadillahs-touching-merdeka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:48:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1522879/showbiz-malaysia-belongs-all-us-dpm-fadillahs-touching-merdeka"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Malaysia commemorates Hari Kebangsaan, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's moving eight-minute video has resonated with the Malaysian people on social media. The production, released for the 2026 National Day themed Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati, focuses on a simple yet powerful narrative rather than extravagant displays. Veteran actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan portrays a grandfather, while child star Zarra Zhaf plays his granddaughter. Their conversation encapsulates the essence of independence - sacrifice, unity, and trust in leading the nation forward. The video emphasizes everyday moments and enduring values, steering clear of grand speeches or military parades. Fadillah delivers a special message stressing collective responsibility: \"Malaysia belongs to all of us. Let us safeguard its sovereignty, respect our differences, and strengthen our spirit of togetherness so that our nation continues to shine in the eyes of the world. Let us ignite our love, responsibility, and loyalty to our homeland. Fly the Jalur Gemilang with pride,\" he stated. Produced by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), this video aims to convey a Merdeka message that goes beyond mere flag-waving. It can be viewed across PETRA's official social media channels.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: As the nation celebrates Hari Kebangsaan, a poignant eight-minute video shared on the Facebook page of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is quietly striking a chord with Malaysians online.",
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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."
}