Malaysians across the country today celebrated the 54th National Day and the 48th anniversary of the formation of Malaysia in high spirits and joyful atmosphere.
Approximately 100,000 people flocked to Dataran Merdeka for the national-level celebration.
A strong sense of patriotism filled the air as tens of thousands of people joined the nation's leaders at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur for the first ever simultaneous celebrations of the National Day and Malaysia Day.
The younger generation dominated this year's celebrations, forming the largest group among the 10,000-strong participants in the four-segment parades.
The participants, comprising school students, teachers, security personnel, and government and private sector employees started to gather around the venue as early as 5am to get ready for the historic occasion.
The celebrations got under way soon after the arrival of the supreme head of the federation, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah at 8am.
Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and wife Rosmah Mansor as well as Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Norainee Abd Rahman had earlier arrived at the venue.
Also present were the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Juhar Mahiruddin and wife Norlidah RM Jasni as well as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng and wife Norkiah Abdullah.
Cabinet ministers were also at the celebrations.
The massive crowd who lined up along the road from Jalan Raja right to the Jalan Sultan Ismail intersection applauded and cheered and waved flags as the guests of honour made their way into the venue.
The celebrations got off with Tuanku Mizan getting a salute from Major Ahmad Muzaimi Mohd Ali of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. This was followed by the playing of the national anthem 'Negaraku' by regiment's band.
At the same time, seven Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) helicopters made a fly-pass, carrying the national flag Jalur Gemilang as well as the flags of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, RMAF, Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
His Majesty then inspected the guard-of-honour mounted by 103 personnel of the regiment.
This was followed by the hoisting of Jalur Gemilang and the singing of Negaraku, after which a 14-gun salute was fired. The 'Rukun Negara' was read out by 54 youths headed by Muizzuddin Maarof, 18, a student of Sekolah Agama Menengah Tinggi Sultan Hishamuddin, Klang.
This was later followed by the shouts of “Merdeka” and “1Malaysia”.
The celebrations proceeded with 2,300 trainee teachers performing a choir on the Rukun Negara as 2,500 students took to the field to perform a human formation as a visual interpretation of the national principles.
This was then followed by the parade of contingents.
Although there was no official celebration last night at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur like in previous years, the 54th Merdeka and 48th Malaysia Day eve celebrations organised by the private sector and individuals around the Klang Valley were still filled with a lot of merriment.
The drizzle did not dampen the spirits of city folk to hang around the usual spots to celebrate the historic occasion of simultaneously celebrating the two events for the first time.
At the KLCC Park, about 5,000 people including foreign tourists gathered there from as early as 5pm. They were entertained with cultural performances by the Petronas Performing Arts Group and the three-day celebration which includes concerts and game shows started today.
There was the countdown to Malaysia Day followed by a fireworks display which lighted up the Kuala Lumpur sky.
States join in celebration
In IPOH, the Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, together with Raja Di Hilir Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa and Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir joined over 15,000 people to celebrate the National Day and Malaysia Day.
The event was held at Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang, near the Ipoh City Council.
Sixty-two contingents from various government departments, private agencies and institutions of higher education took part in the parade.
Among the activities that captured the most attention were the 'Gayung Perang' show performed by the Royal Malaysian Police, 'Unarmed Combat' show by the Armed Forces, and the 'Sewang' dance by the Orang Asli community from Kampung Pos Raya, Simpang Pulai.
In BUTTERWORTH, over 5,000 people participated in the state-level celebration which was held at Padang Pemuda Merdeka.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and state executive council members were also present to watch the parade and performances staged by 100 contingents from public and private agencies, as well as schools.
In MACHANG, the state-level celebration saw the participation of over 1,000 people from 75 contingents.
More than 2,000 people flocked the Machang District Council field for the celebration, which was held for the first time outside Kota Baru.
In MALACCA, the celebration was held in front of the Proclamation of Independence Memorial at Bandar Hilir.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Mohd Khalil Yaakob took the salute at the marchpast of the 117 contingents, involving 6,852 participants, representing various federal and state government departments and agencies, non-governmental organisations, institutions of higher learning and schools.
Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and the state executive councillors also attended the celebration.
In KUANTAN, 30,000 people flocked to Kuantan Municipal Council field to join in the celebration and watch the parade and performances mounted by 5,000 participants, comprising civil servants, private personnel and students.
As the younger generation dominated the celebrations, most of the activities lined up were also revolved around their common interests like cycling, roller-skating and 'shuffle' dance.
Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah graced the celebrations. Present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and the state executive councillors.
In KOTA KINABALU, Chief Minister Musa Aman led over 6,000 people to celebrate the National Day and Malaysia Day anniversary at the City Square.
Another event, dubbed 'Malam Merdeka' is scheduled to be held at the Merdeka Square tonight where Yang Dipertua Negeri, Juhar Mahiruddin, is expected as guest of honour.
In ALOR SETAR, the celebration was held joyfully with 80 contingents, involving 3,000 participants taking part in the parade.
Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and Sultanah Tuanku Hamimah Hamidun attended the celebrations.
In KANGAR, more than 3,000 participants from 75 contingents representing government department and agencies, private sectors and non-governmental organisations took part in the one-kilometre-long parade which began at the Heritage Complex and ended at Taman Merdeka.
A pantomime about the rise of the Malaysian nation after the era of Japanese occupation was also staged by teachers and students from various schools in Perlis.
In SEREMBAN, Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud attended the celebrations.
A total of 84 contingents comprising civil servants, private sector personnel, non-governmental organisations and students took part in a parade which began at Paroi Youth and Sports Complex and ended at Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Ampangan.
The National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations will continue tonight at Seremban Municipal Council where activities like fireworks displays and concert by local artistes would be held.
- Bernama
Approximately 100,000 people flocked to Dataran Merdeka for the national-level celebration.
A strong sense of patriotism filled the air as tens of thousands of people joined the nation's leaders at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur for the first ever simultaneous celebrations of the National Day and Malaysia Day. The younger generation dominated this year's celebrations, forming the largest group among the 10,000-strong participants in the four-segment parades.
The participants, comprising school students, teachers, security personnel, and government and private sector employees started to gather around the venue as early as 5am to get ready for the historic occasion.
The celebrations got under way soon after the arrival of the supreme head of the federation, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah at 8am. Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and wife Rosmah Mansor as well as Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Norainee Abd Rahman had earlier arrived at the venue.
Also present were the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Juhar Mahiruddin and wife Norlidah RM Jasni as well as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng and wife Norkiah Abdullah.
Cabinet ministers were also at the celebrations.
The massive crowd who lined up along the road from Jalan Raja right to the Jalan Sultan Ismail intersection applauded and cheered and waved flags as the guests of honour made their way into the venue.
The celebrations got off with Tuanku Mizan getting a salute from Major Ahmad Muzaimi Mohd Ali of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. This was followed by the playing of the national anthem 'Negaraku' by regiment's band.
At the same time, seven Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) helicopters made a fly-pass, carrying the national flag Jalur Gemilang as well as the flags of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, RMAF, Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
His Majesty then inspected the guard-of-honour mounted by 103 personnel of the regiment.
This was followed by the hoisting of Jalur Gemilang and the singing of Negaraku, after which a 14-gun salute was fired. The 'Rukun Negara' was read out by 54 youths headed by Muizzuddin Maarof, 18, a student of Sekolah Agama Menengah Tinggi Sultan Hishamuddin, Klang.
This was later followed by the shouts of “Merdeka” and “1Malaysia”. The celebrations proceeded with 2,300 trainee teachers performing a choir on the Rukun Negara as 2,500 students took to the field to perform a human formation as a visual interpretation of the national principles.
This was then followed by the parade of contingents.
Although there was no official celebration last night at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur like in previous years, the 54th Merdeka and 48th Malaysia Day eve celebrations organised by the private sector and individuals around the Klang Valley were still filled with a lot of merriment.
The drizzle did not dampen the spirits of city folk to hang around the usual spots to celebrate the historic occasion of simultaneously celebrating the two events for the first time.
At the KLCC Park, about 5,000 people including foreign tourists gathered there from as early as 5pm. They were entertained with cultural performances by the Petronas Performing Arts Group and the three-day celebration which includes concerts and game shows started today.
There was the countdown to Malaysia Day followed by a fireworks display which lighted up the Kuala Lumpur sky.
States join in celebration
In IPOH, the Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, together with Raja Di Hilir Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa and Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir joined over 15,000 people to celebrate the National Day and Malaysia Day.
The event was held at Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang, near the Ipoh City Council.
Sixty-two contingents from various government departments, private agencies and institutions of higher education took part in the parade. Among the activities that captured the most attention were the 'Gayung Perang' show performed by the Royal Malaysian Police, 'Unarmed Combat' show by the Armed Forces, and the 'Sewang' dance by the Orang Asli community from Kampung Pos Raya, Simpang Pulai.
In BUTTERWORTH, over 5,000 people participated in the state-level celebration which was held at Padang Pemuda Merdeka.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and state executive council members were also present to watch the parade and performances staged by 100 contingents from public and private agencies, as well as schools.
In MACHANG, the state-level celebration saw the participation of over 1,000 people from 75 contingents.
More than 2,000 people flocked the Machang District Council field for the celebration, which was held for the first time outside Kota Baru.
In MALACCA, the celebration was held in front of the Proclamation of Independence Memorial at Bandar Hilir.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Mohd Khalil Yaakob took the salute at the marchpast of the 117 contingents, involving 6,852 participants, representing various federal and state government departments and agencies, non-governmental organisations, institutions of higher learning and schools.
Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and the state executive councillors also attended the celebration.
In KUANTAN, 30,000 people flocked to Kuantan Municipal Council field to join in the celebration and watch the parade and performances mounted by 5,000 participants, comprising civil servants, private personnel and students.
As the younger generation dominated the celebrations, most of the activities lined up were also revolved around their common interests like cycling, roller-skating and 'shuffle' dance.
Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah graced the celebrations. Present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and the state executive councillors.
In KOTA KINABALU, Chief Minister Musa Aman led over 6,000 people to celebrate the National Day and Malaysia Day anniversary at the City Square.
Another event, dubbed 'Malam Merdeka' is scheduled to be held at the Merdeka Square tonight where Yang Dipertua Negeri, Juhar Mahiruddin, is expected as guest of honour.
In ALOR SETAR, the celebration was held joyfully with 80 contingents, involving 3,000 participants taking part in the parade.
Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and Sultanah Tuanku Hamimah Hamidun attended the celebrations.
In KANGAR, more than 3,000 participants from 75 contingents representing government department and agencies, private sectors and non-governmental organisations took part in the one-kilometre-long parade which began at the Heritage Complex and ended at Taman Merdeka.
A pantomime about the rise of the Malaysian nation after the era of Japanese occupation was also staged by teachers and students from various schools in Perlis.
In SEREMBAN, Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud attended the celebrations.
A total of 84 contingents comprising civil servants, private sector personnel, non-governmental organisations and students took part in a parade which began at Paroi Youth and Sports Complex and ended at Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Ampangan.
The National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations will continue tonight at Seremban Municipal Council where activities like fireworks displays and concert by local artistes would be held.
- Bernama
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