Unity And Patriotism Shine In Malaysia Day 2025 Celebrations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- From Borneo to the peninsula, Malaysia Day 2025 was celebrated in a lively atmosphere with various programmes that showcased national unity and the deep love Malaysians of all races hold for this country.

The highlight was the national-level celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena in Penang, themed “Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni”, which drew thousands of people.

The event was graced by Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, while Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, and key leaders from Sabah and Sarawak were also in attendance.

In SARAWAK, about 10,000 people gathered at the Old Bintulu Airport for the state-level celebration, waving the Jalur Gemilang and the state flag “Ibu Pertiwi” to enliven the atmosphere. The event was graced by Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, accompanied by his daughter Dayang Norjihan, joined the celebration together with state and federal ministers, dignitaries and department heads.

Earlier, more than 3,000 participants took part in the six-kilometre Malaysia Day Run at Dewan Suarah Bintulu as part of the celebration programme.

The 62nd Malaysia Day celebration was also enlivened in several states through various nationhood and community activities, reflecting the strong patriotic spirit among the people.

In the federal capital, over 100 residents of Taman Lucky, Bangsar, joined the three-kilometre ‘Malaysia Day Walk’ organised by the Taman Lucky Residents Association to foster unity among the local community.

The morning event also saw participation from government agencies including the Royal Malaysia Police and the Fire and Rescue Department, creating a harmonious and patriotic atmosphere.

In KELANTAN, two tame elephants, Sanum and Chery, paraded near Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu, delighting more than 500 spectators, many of whom donned traditional attire complete with tanjak and sampin.

In JOHOR, a 10-year-old pupil, Saif Islam Abdul Rahman, stole the spotlight at Pasar Muafakat Sabah, Johor Bahru, by donning an Iban warrior costume made of recycled materials by his mother.

The Jalur Gemilang-themed outfit was a creative effort to showcase Sarawak’s heritage through sustainable practices.

Malaysians abroad also celebrated the occasion, including members of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12 serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, who organised a 10km ‘Fun Run’ to ignite patriotic spirit among personnel.

The Embassy of Malaysia in Laos hosted a Malaysia Day reception to highlight the country’s aspirations while strengthening bilateral ties with the Lao government.

Malaysia Day is celebrated on Sept 16 each year to commemorate the formation of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963 through the Malaysia Agreement, which united Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak under one sovereign nation.

-- BERNAMA