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National Day Celebrations in Putrajaya to Proceed as Scheduled

The National Day celebrations in Putrajaya are set to take place as planned on August 31, with free water taxis available for attendees.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Fahmi Fadzil, the communications minister, confirmed that the National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya will take place on August 31 as scheduled. He noted that the haze situation will be monitored closely over the weekend to ensure air quality is acceptable before making a final decision.

In preparation for the event, over 2,300 police personnel have been deployed to ensure safety during the celebrations. This includes 2,354 members and officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) who will be responsible for maintaining order throughout the day.

For attendees, free water taxis will be available starting at 5 AM on August 31, providing transportation options for those wishing to join the festivities.

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