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The Federal Territories have distributed 62,386 Jalur Gemilang flags since early August for the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, with officials encouraging proper flag etiquette and patriotic display.
Singapore celebrated its 61st National Day on Sunday with the National Day Parade returning to the National Stadium for the first time in a decade. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong presided over the ceremony, which drew 42,000 spectators and introduced new elements including a presidential gun salute conducted at Kallang Basin.
A Multimedia University law professor and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka board member emphasises that safeguarding the Malay language's status requires coordinated action from government, academia, and the private sector to maintain linguistic quality and relevance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that while Malaysia must embrace artificial intelligence to remain globally competitive, the nation cannot allow technological progress to erode its religious, cultural and moral foundations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a fundamental reconstruction of Malaysia's historical narrative, arguing that the nation's past must be retold through an authentically Malaysian lens rather than inherited colonial frameworks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly rejected Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's remarks about Tanah Melayu, asserting that Malaysia's true strength comes from embracing diversity and including all its citizens in national development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to abandon the colonial mindset that treats Western models as superior, calling instead for the nation to develop according to its own values, identity and strengths.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on young Malaysians to remember the sacrifices made during the independence struggle, warning against taking freedoms for granted as the nation tackles contemporary challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on younger Malaysians to deeply understand and value the nation's independence, highlighting the sacrifices made by past freedom fighters during the launch of the 2026 National Month campaign in Ipoh.
Parliament has unveiled a short film titled 'Arkitek Bangsa' designed to inspire young Malaysians to embrace leadership roles and strengthen their connection to the nation, part of broader initiatives to engage students in democratic processes.