KUALA LUMPUR, Kalimantanpost.com – Malaysia’s independence day has long been commemorated with a spectacular show of patriotic pride where the nation comes together to pay tribute held by its regional peers. The 67th Malaysia National Day celebrations was held on last Saturday August 31st 2024 at Dataran Perbadanan Putrajaya successfully bring together people from all walks of life to enjoy parades and performances. Prior to this, Putrajaya has hosted the procession in 2003, 2005, 2018 and 2019. According to the official itinerary issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Merdeka Malaysia National Day parade began from Persiaran Perdana in Precinct 3. Proceeded to move up along the main avenue flanked by the Palace of Justice, the Putrajaya Corporation headquarters, as well as the Ministry of Finance, before ending at the Putra Mosque just after Putra Bridge.
In terms of performances, there’s plenty to look forward to from the likes of civil departments as well as some of the nation’s most prominent names from all sectors of industry.This includes an adrenalin-charged firebreathing performance by the Malaysian Army and of course cameos from the K9 animal unit. Members from the Malaysian Fire Brigade are also expected to turn up the heat, just as they have from years prior.
Automobile enthusiasts also glad to learn that national car maker Proton debuting their first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the Proton e.MAS 7, during this year’s procession. The compact crossover, which was jointly developed with Chinese automaker Geely, will be joined by 24 other models significant to Proton’s history including the original Proton Saga from 1985.
The Merdeka 2024 procession invited 400 different local vendors to join in the fun, it was an great experience with all manner of great eats and shops during tourist visit.
Reported that visitors encouraged to make full use of the many public transport during Malaysia National Day parade,. The MRT Putrajaya line reported become the de facto choice in this case, and can be boarded from various major neighbourhoods in the Klang Valley including Sungai Buloh, Damansara, Kepong, and central KL.(RFZ)
