KUALA LUMPUR – The National Day parade is back at Dataran Putrajaya with much fanfare as dignitaries, leaders and participants are joined by more than 100,000 attendees to usher Merdeka.
Crowds started to turn up as early as 1am to the square to book a good spot to watch the parade.
The attendees were most delighted by the cheeky display of the Fire and Rescue personnel, as well as the aerial show by the air force and 50 of its assets.
They were also wowed by the air formation of 25 helicopters showcasing the preparedness of the national security forces.
Themed “Malaysia Madani: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan”, this year’s National Day celebration involved 17,262 participants, 67 contingents, 36 brass bands, 534 land and air assets, and 100 service animals. – August 31, 2023
Members of the Royal Malaysian Navy conduct prayers before the event starts. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023A special Gegar Madani performance showcased 800 dancers and 600 schoolchildren moving to the beat and rhythm of 400 drummers. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023The attendees recite the Rukun Negara at the start of the parade. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023A contingent looking resplendent in traditional costumes. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023One of the many daredevil performances at the parade. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023The Fire and Rescue Department contingent brought an albino python to the parade. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023Dogs from the K9 Unit received a fair share of attention from the public. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023The 10th Parachute Brigade was part of the parade today. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023The police’s Federal Reserve Unit looked smart during the march-past. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023The much awaited aerial show by the air force did not disappoint. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023Fighter jets flying in formation. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023Many families took the opportunity to have an exciting day out at Dataran Putrajaya. – Scoop pic, August 31, 2023
Rumah agam milik biduanita negara, Allahyarham Datuk Sharifah Aini yang selama ini menjadi lambang kemewahan anak seni tempatan yang benar-benar sukses dalam bidang nyanyian sedang dalam proses untuk dirobohkan.
