A stunning graphic formation by 2,000 secondary school students from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor was the main attraction of the 67th National Day celebration, themed 'Malaysia MADANI: Spirit of Independence', at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024
EVERY year, Malaysians of all backgrounds, races, and religions unite with a shared purpose to ignite patriotic spirit. This year’s festivities were graced by the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah, alongside cabinet ministers and international dignitaries. – September 1, 2024
Personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces perform prayers before making preparations for the 2024 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024Malaysian Armed Forces personnel making preparations for the 2024 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024Crowds began gathering at Dataran Putrajaya as early as 4 am to witness the 2024 National Day celebration. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah graciously attended the 2024 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya yesterday. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024The Grab contingent participated in the 2024 National Day celebration, themed ‘Malaysia MADANI: Spirit of Independence’, at Dataran Putrajaya. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department contingent, fondly known as ‘Abang Bomba’, participated in the 2024 National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024The Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) contingent marched in the 67th National Day celebration, themed ‘Malaysia MADANI: Spirit of Independence’, at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024A performance by the Royal Malaysian Police Special Actions Unit (UTK) added to the vibrancy of the parade and procession during the 67th National Day celebration, themed ‘Malaysia MADANI: Spirit of Independence’, at Dataran Putrajaya. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024An F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet from the Royal Malaysian Air Force performing an aerial display during the 67th National Day celebration, themed ‘Malaysia MADANI: Spirit of Independence’, at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024A dance performance titled ‘Cuci Rasuah’ during the 2024 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024Secondary school students from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor waving the Jalur Gemilang during the 2024 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024Various contingents parade during the 67th National Day celebration, themed ‘Malaysia MADANI: Spirit of Independence’, at Dataran Putrajaya. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, September 1, 2024
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