00:00The first rehearsal of the National Day Parade was held at Dataran Putrajaya on Tuesday.
00:07The participants marched from the Youth and Sports Ministry Building to the Putra Mosque,
00:12over a five-kilometer stretch.
00:15National Department for Culture and Arts Director-General Muhammad Amran Muhammad Haris
00:20said some aspects of the parade and performances need refinement,
00:24especially the duration of the entire event.
00:27He said they aimed to complete the event within two hours,
00:30but the rehearsal exceeded the duration.
00:33He said the parade will involve 17,000 participants from 59 contingents,
00:39while many more will take part in a variety of performances
00:42during the National Day celebration on August 31.
00:46He said the best viewing spot is in front of the Palace of Justice,
00:50but seating is limited.
00:52Alternatively, the public can also enjoy the celebrations
00:56from designated areas along the parade route.
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