National Day: More than 100,000 thronged Putrajaya for celebration, says Comms Minister


PUTRAJAYA: More than 100,000 people attended the National Day 2023 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya here on Thursday (Aug 31), the first organised by the unity government, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The Communications and Digital Minister said some of the visitors started gathering at the venue after Maghrib prayers on Wednesday (Aug 30) night because they were excited to be a part of the colourful event.

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