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Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day on Monday with President Prabowo leading ceremonies in Jakarta, even as rescue operations continued following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Flores that killed 53 people and left thousands homeless.
India has committed to becoming a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on the country's 80th Independence Day. The vision, called 'Viksit Bharat', reflects India's confidence and ambition for the future.
Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail stressed that independence must be understood as a shared responsibility to maintain Malaysia's peace, unity and harmony, going beyond symbolic gestures to honour past sacrifices.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysian youth to understand and value the sacrifices made during the nation's independence struggle, emphasising the importance of remembering this legacy for future generations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia's younger generation to appreciate the nation's independence struggle and the sacrifices made by past freedom fighters, speaking at the launch of the 2026 National Month campaign.
Malaysia's National Month 2026 campaign launches July 19 in Perak under the 'Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati' theme, emphasising shared prosperity and national pride ahead of August 31 National Day celebrations in Putrajaya.