PUTRAJAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has expressed satisfaction with preparations for the 67th National Day celebration, says the Communications Minister.
Fahmi Fadzil, who is also National Day and Malaysia Day 2024 celebration main committee chairman, said he and Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa were granted an audience with Sultan Ibrahim on Tuesday to report on the preparations.
“His Majesty is satisfied with the preparations and there are no unexpected issues,” he said yesterday, Bernama reported.
Regarding Internet connectivity, Fahmi said that 36 Cell on Wheels vehicles will be deployed by telecommunications service providers along the parade route to handle the large number of visitors.
He also said that Internet access at the media centre has been improved with additional access points and WiFi, addressing last year’s complaints about connectivity issues.
Fahmi added that the roads leading to Core Island, where the parade will take place, will be closed on Aug 31 and he advised the public to use public transportation such as shuttle buses and water taxis.
The National Day celebration will be held at Dataran Putrajaya.
On another matter, Fahmi said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public to be cautious of social media messages claiming the government is collecting donations for Palestinians receiving treatment in Malaysia.
He said Anwar issued the reminder yesterday.
“The government is not collecting donations to assist, fund, or provide food for Palestinians receiving treatment in Malaysia at the moment,” Fahmi said.
