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Merdeka Weekend, Sorted: Party, Chill & Everything In Between

Petrosains is offering a Merdeka Family Package at RM69, including a special show, science workshop, performances and photo booths. Visitors dressed in patriotic attire receive the discount, according to the venue’s promotional material.

Source: The Rakyat Post · August 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM · AI-assisted report

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KUALA LUMPUR, KLANG VALLEY, BUKIT JALIL, PJ, KL, GMBB, DESTAGE JAYA ONE, 28 AUGUST 2026 —

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Petrosains is offering a Merdeka Family Package at RM69, including a special show, science workshop, performances and photo booths. Visitors dressed in patriotic attire receive the discount, according to the venue’s promotional material.

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Pavilion Bukit Jalil will host a sports festival from August 28 to September 1, featuring pickleball, badminton and basketball competitions. The event is open to all ages and skill levels, organisers said.

The Merdeka Marketplace opens on August 30 with local brands and limited-edition stamps, while Merdeka Village features a calligraphy exhibition. McDonald’s is giving away 1,000 free Chicken McNugget sets at selected outlets on Merdeka Eve, it said in a statement.

Gapai Merdeka Bazaar 2026 starts on August 30, offering food and merchandise alongside the Artsplore Quest stamp rally at GMBB. Participants who visit ten businesses can receive a goodie bag, organisers said. Xplorasi Warisan KL: Merdeka Edition 2026 launches the same day, guiding visitors through Kuala Lumpur’s landmarks with cultural stories.

A Merdeka Eve party on August 30 will feature DJs Miles and Julian, free popcorn, shots and lucky draws, with prizes for those in traditional wear or patriotic colours. Riuh Merdeka runs from August 30 to 31 with daytime markets and workshops, evening film screenings, draws and fireworks, organisers said.

Comedy fans can catch Prakash Daniel’s storytelling show on August 28 at KL Comedy Corner, or The Making of Jokes Episode 50 on September 2 at DeStage Jaya One, headlined by Dr Jason Leong and Fakkah Fuzz. Chess players can meet at Jam PJ on August 28 for a meetup with free massages and DJ Choz Island, the organiser said.

Craft enthusiasts can learn to make the Cucuk Sanggul Goyang hairpin on August 30, while Loo Teng Studio runs a hibiscus-themed journaling session on August 31 to capture favourite aspects of Malaysia, organisers said.

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