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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that significant policy announcements will be made on August 30, September 16, and early October, with focus on youth economic welfare and gig economy protections.
Munchy's Malaysia has pledged RM500,000 worth of snack products to support the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, marking the company's largest contribution and third consecutive year of backing the event.
Express Rail Link is discounting KLIA Transit return fares by 50 per cent from August 29 to 31 to encourage visitors to Putrajaya's National Day festivities, including the full-dress rehearsal and official parade on August 31.
Malaysia's national rail operator is deploying 124 additional train services offering nearly 39,000 seats to cope with heightened demand during National Day celebrations and the school break, marking the ETS's 16th anniversary milestone.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has announced temporary airspace closures around Kuala Lumpur from August 26 to 29 and August 31 to accommodate rehearsals and the National Day flypast celebration in Putrajaya.
Bernama, Malaysia's state news agency, is intensifying efforts to promote patriotic spirit ahead of National Day celebrations. The agency is encouraging staff to display the Jalur Gemilang and disseminating government initiatives nationwide.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has rejected a viral social media claim that all adults will receive RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah payments for National Day, warning the public against sharing unverified information.
Malaysia's Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh has called on the public to maintain cleanliness during the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31, following widespread littering at a recent gathering in Kuala Lumpur.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has praised singer Faizal Tahir for composing 'Aku Berjanji', the official theme song for 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, highlighting its messages of unity and national pride.
More than 2,000 Malaysians of all ages participated in the Patriot Merdeka Run at the Sultan Azlan Shah Ministry of Health Training Institute in Ipoh, marking the official launch of 2026 National Month and Malaysia Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the launch of the 2026 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign in Ipoh on July 19, with around 3,000 attendees expected at the Sultan Azlan Shah Institute of Health Training.