PM attends National Day rehearsal

Festivities tomorrow to begin with raising of the flag followed by 2.1km parade

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the full rehearsal for the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, where he also took time to greet parade officials.

Anwar arrived at the venue at 8.38am yesterday and was welcomed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the chairman of the Main Committee for the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day Celebrations.

During his nearly 20-minute visit, the Prime Minister received resounding cheers as he greeted participants of the human graphic performance involving 2,000 students.

Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Information Department director-general Julina Johan, Bernama reported.

Celebrating Malaysia: Performers participating during thefull-dress rehearsals for the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

The 2025 National Day celebration will officially begin tomorrow at 7am with the arrival of the country’s leaders, followed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

The ceremony will start with the raising of the Jalur Gemilang by the Royal Malaysian Navy, the recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge and a 2.1km parade featuring contingents from government agencies, the private sector and non-governmental organisations.

This year’s celebration will be enlivened by 14,010 participants, 78 vehicles, seven decorated floats, 116 animals and 21 marching bands.