Sarawak-level National Day celebration

Name: Sarawak-level National Day celebration
Start: 2026-08-30
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Kapit

The Sarawak-level National Day celebration is a major state event originally scheduled to take place in Kapit on August 30 and 31, 2026. However, official reports indicate that the festivities have been postponed due to unhealthy air quality caused by haze across the state. The event typically features a National Day Eve program at Kapit Town Square followed by a Unity Walk and a formal assembly.

Date: Aug 30-31, 2026
Location: Kapit

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Event summary

Highlights

National Day Eve celebration at Kapit Town Square
7:00 AM Unity Walk on August 31
Official National Day assembly at Kapit Civic Centre

The Sarawak-level National Day celebration is an annual cultural and patriotic event held to commemorate Malaysia's independence while fostering unity and national pride. For 2026, the town of Kapit was selected to host the state-level festivities, with the Sarawak Governor and Premier expected to attend. The planned two-day itinerary included a large-scale National Day Eve celebration at Kapit Town Square on the evening of August 30.

On the morning of August 31, activities were set to continue with a Unity Walk at 7:00 AM, followed by a formal National Day assembly or gathering at the Kapit Civic Centre (Dewan Suarah Kapit) at 11:00 AM. These events were designed to bring together the local community of the Kapit Division and surrounding areas for commemorative activities and televised broadcasts.

As of August 22, 2026, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee announced the postponement of the celebration. This decision, conveyed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, was made as a precautionary measure to prioritize public health and safety after Air Pollutant Index (API) readings reached unhealthy levels due to haze. A new date for the event has not yet been specified.

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Location described by the source: Kapit; www.malaymail.com
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