PM ushers in New Year with revellers at Bukit Bintang


KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at Bukit Bintang tonight to join the New Year’s Eve countdown, greeted by cheering crowds lining the streets.

Revellers waved and called out as he made his way through the Pavilion Bukit Bintang area where the Visit Malaysia 2026 countdown festival is being held.

Before reaching at his designated spot, the Prime Minister moved through the crowd, exchanging greetings with attendees.

Their cheers created a lively and festive atmosphere ahead of the countdown with attendees taking photos and videos to capture the moment.

There were also cultural performances to entertain the attendees ahead of the countdown.

On stage, the Prime Minister waved the VM2026 flag with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing, while performers sang the VM2026 theme song.

Revellers thronging Bukit Bintang for thethe Visit Malaysia 2026 countdown festival is being held. - Photo: Bernama
Revellers thronging Bukit Bintang for thethe Visit Malaysia 2026 countdown festival is being held. - Photo: Bernama

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