Kuala Lumpur, August 30, 2024, The Europe Today: The Grand National Day 2024 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya will showcase a grand parade and procession featuring over 17,000 participants, 59 contingents, 24 marching bands, and 439 military assets.
The centerpiece of this year’s parade is the Malaysian Madani Community Contingent, led by the National Unity Ministry. This contingent, the largest in the parade with 800 participants, will display traditional attire, accessories, and performances, highlighting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage.
The Malaysian Madani Community Contingent is one of seven key components of the parade, which also includes the Wellbeing and Security Contingent, the Nationhood Contingent, the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) Contingent, the GLC and GLIC Contingent, the Creative Industry and Broadcasting Contingent, and the National Sports Contingent.
The Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) Contingent, comprising 67 vehicles, has embarked on a journey covering 8,551 kilometers with 162 stops across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan. The convoy will continue its patriotic journey until Malaysia Day on September 16 in Kota Kinabalu.
In a historic first, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) parade will be led by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. Additionally, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will captivate the audience with an air show featuring Sukhoi SU-30s, F/A-18D Hornets, and Hawk MK 208 jets.
The celebrations will also feature a high-energy, unarmed combat performance by 250 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). The event will conclude with a dance performance titled Cuci Rasuah, dedicated to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
