KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed his appreciation to all those involved in the National Day celebrations, including public members who thronged Dataran Putrajaya for the much-awaited parade.
In a post on Facebook, Anwar said he hopes the spirit of independence would continue to be strengthened and embedded in all levels of society.
“My appreciation to all those who flooded Dataran Putrajaya to celebrate Malaysia’s big day and the unity shown today is what the real Malaysia is all about,” he said in the post.
Describing this morning’s event as extraordinary, the prime minister, in a separate post later, also conveyed his appreciation to those who took part in the parade, the aerial display and performances.
“This is the spirit of unity that we crave for Malaysia in order to stride forward as a great nation. We must appreciate the nation’s independence and sovereignty,” he said.
More than 100,000 people attended the celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya here today, which involved 17,262 participants, 67 contingents, 36 brass bands, 534 land and air assets, and 100 service animals.
The event was also viewed by millions of Malaysians via live broadcast on television and social media platforms.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today’s celebration, attended by over 100,000 people, was exceptional and that participation was very encouraging.
“Superb, the (National Day) celebration was excellent and was well-received by everyone,” he said briefly when met.
Fellow Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof commended the procession, performances and demonstrations organised for the country’s 66th National Day programme today.
“Alhamdulillah, the event was a success and it demonstrated unity,” he said.
This is the fifth year Putrajaya has been chosen as the location for the National Day celebration, after being the host in 2003, 2005, 2018 and 2019.
— Bernama
