PUTRAJAYA: The recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge during 2024 National Day celebration featured Corporal Mohd Khairul Azhar Abbi Paisa (pic), the hero of the Ulu Tiram police station shooting incident, leading the event.
Mohd Khairul Azhar’s powerful voice echoed through Dataran Putrajaya, chanting “Merdeka” seven times.
66 Bachelor of Teaching Degree Programme (PPISMP) students from the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, also participated in the pledge recitation event.
Saiful Azam Khoo Abdullah, a lecturer and coordinator for the IPG Kampus Ilmu Khas team, said that this was the team's third appearance at a major national event, marking a significant honour for the institution.
"Unlike last year, where we recited the pledge in sign language, this year we performed it verbally with a parade formation and batik uniforms,” he told Bernama. – Bernama
