News near Putrajaya
11 stories within reach of Putrajaya, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Johor Military Force makes National Day parade debut
The Johor Military Force (JMF) made its first appearance at the National Day parade in Putrajaya, featuring a 62-member contingent and a 31-member band. The article also highlights the JMF's historical significance and its role in safeguarding the Johor royal institution.
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Putrajaya's free water taxis become crowd favourite, offering scenic shortcut to National Day venue
During the 2026 National Day celebration in Putrajaya, a free water taxi service became a popular attraction, ferrying visitors across Putrajaya Lake to the parade venue. The service operated on three routes with safety measures like life jackets, and free shuttle buses were also provided. Visitors praised the scenic journey and convenience.
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Upin & Ipin, police dogs and fighter jets steal the show at Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade
Tens of thousands gathered at Dataran Putrajaya for Malaysia's 69th National Day parade, featuring the King and Queen, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, military displays, and cultural floats. Highlights included the Fire and Rescue Department contingent, Upin & Ipin float, police K9 unit, and an RMAF flypast.
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Father's 7km ride with cerebral palsy daughter gives Merdeka new meaning
Wira Sudepja Rabu, 51, cycled 7km with his daughter who has cerebral palsy to the National Day celebration in Putrajaya, giving her the chance to experience the world. The ride symbolized independence and inclusion, adding new meaning to Merdeka.
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King and Queen grace 69th National Day parade in Putrajaya
Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah attended the National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya, which featured a fly-past and royal salute, with over 80,000 visitors expected.
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At 101, Dr M attends National Day celebration in Putrajaya
Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, aged 101, attended the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya in an electric wheelchair.
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PM Anwar joins Cabinet and thousands at Dataran Putrajaya for Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade
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.
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Family's motorcycle trip to National Day celebration goes viral
A family from Seremban rode a motorcycle to Putrajaya to attend the National Day celebration, fulfilling their autistic son's dream. The mother's social media post went viral, and she clarified they are not asnaf.
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Working dogs, horses do a star turn in march-past
The National Day parade in Putrajaya featured 112 service animals from six agencies, including dogs and horses. The animals, trained for over a month, marched alongside their handlers in a display of their roles in various departments.
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Tens of thousands gather before sunrise as favourable weather lifts National Day spirit
Tens of thousands gathered at Dataran Putrajaya for the 2026 National Day celebrations, with many arriving before dawn. Police managed traffic and crowds, and the air quality was moderate. The event, themed 'Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati', is expected to draw 80,000 visitors.
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Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey join military K9s marching at Putrajaya National Day
At the National Day parade in Putrajaya, Customs sniffer dogs and military K9s marched alongside 33 other dogs. Customs dogs, including first-time participants Cafrey and Riko, underwent two weeks of training and health screenings. Military dogs from the Army Combat Training Centre's Wolf Wing also participated, with handlers emphasizing the challenges of dog compatibility and public safety precautions.