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National Day 2026 grand ceremony moved indoors over haze

The National Day 2026 grand ceremony has been shifted from Dataran Merdeka to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) because of the ongoing haze.

Source: Astro Awani · August 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM · AI-assisted report

National Day 2026 grand ceremony moved indoors over haze

Photo: ju5ti via flickr (BY-SA)

PUTRAJAYA, DATARAN MERDEKA, KUALA LUMPUR, PICC, 27 AUGUST 2026 —

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The National Day 2026 grand ceremony has been shifted from Dataran Merdeka to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) because of the ongoing haze.

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The National Day and Malaysia Day 2026 organising committee said the move is a precaution to protect guests and the public from the poor air quality. “The relocation will not change the content or spirit of the 2026 National Day celebration,” the committee said in a statement on Thursday. It added that holding the event indoors will provide better control and comfort.

The government will continue to monitor haze levels and air quality in real time. A decision on the National Day 2026 parade will be made only after reviewing current conditions and consulting the Ministry of Health, the Department of Environment and the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The public is advised to check official health channels for updates.