UNDER clear, blue skies, the spirit of patriotism, national struggle, identity and anti-corruption was on full show at the 62nd Merdeka Day parade this year.
With the theme “Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih (Love Our Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia)”, the celebration in Putrajaya Square also featured four components to support that aspiration, namely nationhood, public order, national security and “Love Our Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia”.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who was officially installed as the 16th ruler of the nation on July 30, also graced the event, along with the royal consort.
The parade, which kicked off at 6.30am, was telecast live to millions across the nation. – August 31, 2019.
Participants waving Malaysian flags during the 62nd Merdeka Day celebrations, which kicked off at 6.30am today in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.Armed forces personnel in full battle gear marching in the parade in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2019.Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad saluting a guard of honour as it passes during the parade in Malaysia's administrative capital. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, August 31, 2019.Navy personnel raising the Jalur Gemilang in front of their fellow servicemen this morning. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah inspecting a guard of honour during the celebrations. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.Military personnel in a march-past under the blue skies of the Merdeka Day celebrations in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2019.Immigration Department personnel are all smiles as they take part in the National Day festivities. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2019.The military's armoured vehicles making their way down the parade line today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, August 31, 2019.The patriotic crowd taking in the show at Putrajaya Square this morning. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.Mascots and balloon figures of well-known Malaysian cartoon characters are a sight for children's eyes at the parade. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.Much of the military's assets, including missiles, were on full display during the 62nd Merdeka Day celebrations in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.A member of the air force saluting beside a missile in front of a crowd protected from the sun with umbrellas in all colours of the nation's flag this sunny morning. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 31, 2019.A Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi jet flying past the Jalur Gemilang with grace and style as the parade carries on beneath it. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, August 31, 2019.Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and royal consort Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah sharing a light moment with Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu (centre) as the festivities in Putrajaya roll on. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, August 31, 2019.
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