KUALA LUMPUR: The Trooping the Colour ceremony is back after a two-year hiatus. It will be held at Dataran Pahlawan Negara in Putrajaya on Friday in conjunction with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s official birthday.
The ceremony will showcase the spirit and loyalty of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in defending the sovereignty of the country until the last drop of blood.
MAF chief Jen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said about 900 officers and personnel would be involved in the ceremonial parade involving flags representing branches and regiments of the MAF including the Royal Malay Regiment, Royal Ranger Regiment, Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
“The Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial pledge of allegiance to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and according to tradition, it will be done in the first, third and fifth year.
“The last time it was held was in 2019 and it was supposed to be carried out last year but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said when appearing as a guest on the Selamat Pagi Malaysia programme on TV1, reported Bernama.
Jen Affendi said the ceremonial parade would also involve a fly-past of five helicopters carrying the Jalur Gemilang, and flags of the MAF, RMAF, RMN and the Army in Putrajaya airspace.
“A 21-gun salute will also be fired by the Royal Artillery Regiment in honour of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the supreme commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces,” he added.
Jen Affendi said residents around Putrajaya need not worry if they hear the sound of guns or see military helicopters flying low in the area this week until the day of the parade.
He also invited the public to watch the parade which would be broadcast live by RTM in order to appreciate its importance in maintaining the sovereignty of the country.
“The procession is a symbolic show of the MAF which is very committed to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and willing to sacrifice until the last drop of blood,” he said.
