National Day: Eager, excited crowd shows the Malaysian Family is strong together


National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Fahmi leading the recitation of the Rukun Negara by a cross-section of the Malaysian Family in the traditional costume of various cultures at Dataran Merdeka on Aug 31. – BERNAMApic

KUALA LUMPUR: The harmony of the Malaysian Family was evident on the faces of thousands of people from all walks of life who converged excitedly on Dataran Merdeka here to celebrate National Day together.

With the theme "Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama” (Malaysian Family, Strong Together), this year’s celebration expresses the gratitude and pride of the country's pluralistic society.

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