Summary
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s National Day 2026 address will take place at 3pm.
- The ceremony will be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
- It was previously scheduled for 9.30pm at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.
- The venue and time changes follow haze concerns and considerations for public health, safety and comfort.
PUTRAJAYA, August 30 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s National Day 2026 address will be held at 3pm at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, authorities announced.
The ceremony was previously scheduled for 9.30pm on Aug 30 at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. Authorities moved the event indoors to PICC amid haze conditions affecting parts of Malaysia.
The government said the adjustments were made to protect the health, safety and comfort of guests and the public while ensuring the ceremony proceeds smoothly.
The address is expected to focus on national aspirations, patriotism and the responsibilities of Malaysians in building the country’s future.
