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Bernama, Malaysia's national news agency, is ramping up efforts to foster patriotism among its workforce and the public ahead of National Day, with campaigns encouraging citizens to display the Jalur Gemilang at home and office.
The Ministry of Finance has firmly denied circulating claims that all Malaysian adults will receive RM100 through the SARA scheme for National Day, urging the public to verify information through official channels.
Kapit will host Sarawak's official National Day celebration on August 30-31, with festivities designed to promote patriotism and national unity. Top state leaders are expected to attend.
Three sisters from Rantau coordinated patriotic Jalur Gemilang-themed outfits while voting in the Negeri Sembilan state election, blending civic duty with National Day spirit as the state recorded strong voter turnout.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has praised singer Faizal Tahir for composing 'Aku Berjanji', the official theme song for Malaysia's 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day festivities, highlighting its messages of unity and national pride.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil launched the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day theme, 'Malaysia MADANI: Shared Prosperity', underscoring the government's commitment to equitable development benefiting all Malaysians regardless of background.
Malaysia's 2026 National Day celebrations will feature fresh patriotic programmes and a high-profile launch event in Ipoh, officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with corporate sponsorship support.
A woman in Ipoh has been sentenced to pay RM500 after admitting guilt to physically assaulting Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah during last year's National Day festivities in the state.