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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaged in cordial interactions with members of the public at Dataran Putrajaya following the National Day parade, pausing multiple times to greet and embrace children gathered at the celebration venue.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Cabinet participated in Malaysia's 69th National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya, drawing thousands of citizens to the federal administrative centre for the annual independence celebration.
Thousands of Malaysians camped overnight at Dataran Putrajaya to secure prime viewing positions for the country's 69th National Day celebration, demonstrating strong public enthusiasm for the annual patriotic event.
Police will station 2,354 personnel across Dataran Putrajaya for Malaysia's 69th National Day on August 31, focusing on crowd management and traffic control as organisers prepare for over 80,000 visitors.
Organisers of Malaysia's 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya are recommending visitors wear N95 masks to mitigate haze exposure, with medical teams stationed throughout the venue.