15 stories within reach of Putrajaya, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
The Foreign Ministry reports that 36 Malaysians remain unaccounted for in China and 55 in Nepal, urging caution for Malaysians abroad. The ministry is monitoring the situation and providing assistance.
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah attended the 69th National Day parade in Putrajaya, marking the country's independence celebrations. The event featured a grand parade and various performances.
Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, aged 101, attended the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya in an electric wheelchair.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet members joined thousands at Dataran Putrajaya for Malaysia's 69th National Day parade, marking the country's independence celebrations with a grand display of unity and patriotism.
Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey joined military K9s in marching at the National Day parade in Putrajaya, showcasing their role in drug detection at national entry points.
DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo declined to comment on former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming's resignation from the party, citing the National Day celebrations as a time to avoid politics. He made the remarks in Putrajaya on Aug 31.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised and expressed his appreciation to everyone involved in the National Day parade, thanking Malaysians and mingling with the crowds in Putrajaya.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to keep the spirit of independence alive, emphasizing that Malaysia is the only homeland for all citizens. He made these remarks during a ceremony in Putrajaya ahead of the country's Independence Day.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced six immediate measures to ease cost-of-living pressures in Malaysia, addressing economic challenges faced by citizens. The measures were unveiled in Putrajaya, aiming to provide relief amid rising living costs.
Prime Minister Anwar announced that the government will increase the maintenance allocation for all types of schools by 50 percent, from RM1 billion to RM1.5 billion in 2027. The announcement was made in Putrajaya.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that billions of ringgit seized from illegal activities will be allocated to public health and education, while also easing regulations for small businesses in Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar announced that the Budi95 subsidy quota will be restored to 300 litres per month, ahead of the Merdeka celebration. The decision aims to ease the financial burden on eligible recipients.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 will proceed as planned, ensuring the event goes ahead despite any concerns.
The Prime Minister's National Day 2026 address will be held at 2pm at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). The ceremony marks the national celebration and is expected to include the Prime Minister's speech.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed that 36 Malaysians in Tibet, China are safe after flash floods and landslides, with verification efforts expanding to Chinese border areas.