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Malaysia's 2026 National Day Prime Minister's Address has been relocated from Kuala Lumpur's Dataran Merdeka to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre and scheduled for 2 pm, with organisers citing haze conditions and public safety concerns.
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, attended a Surah Yassin recitation and Friday prayers at Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah on Wednesday, with around 1,000 worshippers participating in the pre-Merdeka observance.
Malaysia faces widespread haze until August 31 driven by southwest monsoon winds and Indonesian hotspots. Sarawak could reach Very Unhealthy levels, prompting government to review National Day celebration plans.
Melaka will host its state-level National Day celebrations at Dataran 1Malaysia Klebang from August 29-31, highlighted by a CIMIC Carnival showcasing three Royal Malaysian Navy warships, military aircraft demonstrations, and performances by renowned Malaysian artists.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated he will make significant announcements on August 30 and September 16, alongside a third announcement during the budget tabling in early October.
Courier company J&T Express Malaysia has joined as official logistics sponsor for HKHM2026, contributing air freight services and merchandise support to the national celebrations launching this year.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has commended musician Faizal Tahir for composing 'Aku Berjanji', the official theme song for Malaysia's 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, highlighting its messages of national unity.
Malaysia's Jalur Gemilang raising ceremony has made a comeback after a two-year absence, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiating the launch of the 2026 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign in Ipoh.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the launch of the 2026 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign on July 19 at Sultan Azlan Shah Institute of Health Training in Ipoh, with about 3,000 attendees expected.
Malaysia will launch its 2026 National Month celebrations with a more restrained approach, featuring an indoor ceremony in Ipoh rather than large-scale public gatherings, while maintaining emphasis on patriotic participation.