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00:26 In a remarkable display of unity, hundreds of thousands of Malaysians flocked to Putrajaya
00:32 on Thursday to take part in the National Day celebrations, marking the country's 66 years
00:38 of independence.
00:40 Also in attendance were the young Dipetuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, and
00:45 the Raja Pramaysuri Agong, Tunku Aziza Aminah Maimunah Iskandaria, who were accompanied
00:50 by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Dr. Wan Aziza Wan Ismail.
00:55 This is the fifth time the Merdeka Parade is being held in the administrative capital.
01:00 The streets were buzzing with patriotic fervor as many Malaysians proudly waved the Jalur
01:04 Gemilang and adorned themselves in the vibrant hues of the country's national colors.
01:10 [Music] [Speaking in Malay]
01:28 Those who had traveled from across the country said they came to show the next generation
01:48 what unity and diversity could achieve.
01:50 Well, actually I came from JB just to celebrate the National Day.
01:58 I think it's very important that we as Malaysians participate in events that is carried out
02:07 by the government, support the government initiative.
02:10 Actually, I bring my children here just for them to experience what Malaysia's celebration
02:16 is.
02:17 Others came to relive the days of old and to reinvigorate their patriotic spirit.
02:24 My dad used to bring me early morning.
02:26 At that time, I really didn't enjoy it much because of the crowd and all that.
02:31 But now I look back, it's very nostalgic.
02:33 The celebration was good and multiracial people were very nice.
02:39 For some, today was a day in which they took a trip down memory lane.
02:43 For others, it was a day that reinstilled a sense of national pride and reminded them
02:48 that the strength of the country lies in the unity of its people.
02:52 Danish Rajareza, FMT News.
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