PUTRAJAYA (Aug 30): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a special address at the Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC) here, at 4:30pm on Friday, in conjunction with this year’s 67th National Day celebration. 

It is the second mandate to be delivered by Anwar after assuming the position of prime minister in November 2022, and the special address will be broadcast live through local media stations, as well as through the prime minister’s official Facebook account. 

About 7,000 guests consisting of civil servants, retirees and veterans, as well as non-governmental organisations, will enliven the event, led by the Ministry of National Unity, to fuel the appreciation of independence among Malaysians, especially the new generation. 

Previously, Anwar called on the people to always foster unity and maintain strength, which is the main pillar of prosperity in Malaysia, and raise the spirit of independence by flying the “Jalur Gemilang” (Malaysia’s national flag).

The highlight of the 2024 National Day celebration, themed “Madani Malaysia: Free Spirit”, will take place in Putrajaya on Saturday (Aug 31). 

This is the sixth time the National Day celebration has been held in Putrajaya, after 2003, 2005, 2018, 2019 and 2023. 

The 2024 National Day celebration, which is targeting 100,000 visitors, will also feature performances by 25 bands and three drumming teams; among them, from the Army Music Training Center, Kedah Police, royal motto women’s brass band, and traditional Malay, Chinese and Bhangra drumming.

Meanwhile, Anwar, in his post on Instagram on Friday, invited all the people to come together and enliven the National Day celebration with the spirit of Madani and independence.

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