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Selangor's Information Department is spearheading a collaborative patriotism initiative involving 50 participants from government and private organisations, distributing the Jalur Gemilang to mark the 2026 National and Malaysia Day celebrations.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called on all Malaysians to strengthen national unity and embrace patriotism ahead of the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, emphasising that development benefits must reach all communities.
Malaysia's 2026 National Day Prime Minister's address ceremony has been relocated to Putrajaya International Convention Centre and rescheduled for 2 pm, with organisers citing haze concerns and public safety priorities.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has cautioned against using National Day celebrations as a venue for airing political grievances, urging Malaysians instead to express patriotism and strengthen unity.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 online sale launching September 9 for Malaysia Day 2026, offering discounted daily necessities to help address cost of living concerns across the nation.
The National Unity Ministry will roll out 11 initiatives throughout 2026 to strengthen national identity and patriotism, featuring exhibitions, cultural events and educational programmes celebrating Malaysia's independence and diversity.
Munchy's Malaysia has committed RM500,000 worth of products to support the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, continuing its three-year partnership with the government initiative.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has observed a marked shift in public consciousness regarding proper display of the Jalur Gemilang, with Malaysians increasingly mindful of stripe counts and colour precision.
Perlis is escalating efforts to encourage households and businesses to display the Jalur Gemilang flag, mobilising 45 community groups and government agencies to strengthen national pride ahead of 2026 festivities.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has cautioned the public about using artificial intelligence to create content featuring the Jalur Gemilang, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in depicting the national flag's 14 stripes during the 2026 National Month campaign.
Malaysia's iconic Jalur Gemilang flag-raising ceremony has resumed after two years away, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presiding over the launch of the 2026 National Month campaign at a health institute in Ipoh.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has reaffirmed the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang convoy's role in fostering national pride and cohesion as part of 2026 National Month celebrations themed around shared prosperity.
Over 2,000 participants gathered in Ipoh for the Patriot Merdeka Run, marking the official launch of Malaysia's 2026 National Month celebrations and the Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign.
Malaysia's Department of Information has unveiled plans for National Month and Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations, featuring expanded community engagement through the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign reaching places of worship and sports venues nationwide.