PUTRAJAYA: For the fifth time in two decades, Putrajaya will again be the venue for people to gather and celebrate National Day.
After making its debut as the host in 2003, the federal administrative centre also organised the national-level celebrations in 2005, 2018 and 2019.
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is the National Day and Malaysia Day 2023 main committee chairman, said the celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31 would be as grand as those of previous years.
This year’s 66th National Day carries extra significance as it is the first involving the unity government under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The theme is “Malaysia Madani: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan”, symbolising the collective commitment of the leaders and the people to build a united, peaceful and prosperous nation.
The concept, which was introduced by Anwar, will be manifested in all aspects of the celebration from song and dance presentations to acrobatic displays by security forces, and the parade.
The Madani framework encompasses the six core values of keMampanan (Sustainability), kesejAhteraan (Prosperity), Daya cip–ta (Innovation), hormAt (Respect), keyakiNan (Trust) and Ihsan (Compassion), which drive efforts to restore the country’s stature on the world stage. — Bernama
