- The ceremony began at 8am with the arrival of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, who were escorted to the stage by royal guards and members of the Malaysian Armed Forces.
- The Royal Artillery Regiment fired a 14-gun salute representing the states and Federal Territories as the crowd sang the national anthem.
- Dozens of colourful floats from ministries and agencies then made their way through the square, including the eagerly awaited Fire and Rescue Department contingent.
- The Upin & Ipin float by the Communications Ministry drew cheers from children, becoming a crowd favorite.
- The Royal Malaysia Police K9 unit dogs marched calmly alongside handlers, with thousands cheering and waving.
- The Royal Malaysian Air Force staged a spectacular flypast with fighter jets releasing decoy flares, led by RMAF chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris in a Sukhoi Su-30MKM.
Tens of thousands of Malaysians gathered at Dataran Putrajaya for the 69th National Day parade, showcasing national pride with Jalur Gemilang motifs and flags. The event commenced at 8am with the arrival of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.1
The parade featured a colorful array of floats, including a popular Upin & Ipin float that delighted children. The Royal Malaysia Police K9 unit also drew cheers as dogs marched alongside their handlers, showcasing their training and discipline.45
A highlight of the event was the Royal Malaysian Air Force's spectacular flypast, which included fighter jets releasing decoy flares, thrilling the crowd. The aerial display was led by General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris, who piloted a Sukhoi Su-30MKM from Subang Air Base. The flypast concluded the parade with a roar of excitement from the spectators, many of whom captured the moment on their phones.67
The ceremony also featured a 14-gun salute from the Royal Artillery Regiment, symbolizing the states and Federal Territories, as the crowd sang the national anthem, marking a day of celebration and unity for the nation.2
“Tens of thousands packed Dataran Putrajaya, many with Jalur Gemilang motifs, as the King and Queen arrived at 8am and a 14-gun salute marked the anthem. The RMAF flypast, led by General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris in a Sukhoi Su-30MKM, departed from Subang Air Base.”
Malay Mail
