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100th Anniversary Celebration of Rumah Mendit Penom

Sep 1, 2026 Spaoh

The 100th Anniversary Celebration of Rumah Mendit Penom is a centenary heritage event held in Spaoh, Sarawak. Originally scheduled for September 1, 2026, the celebration was postponed due to hazardous haze conditions...

Heritage Longhouse +4

Perak National Day celebration

Aug 31, 2026 Perak

The Perak National Day celebration is a state-level event in Malaysia held to honor the country's independence. The ceremony features the presence of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, and...

National Day Perak +4

2026 National Day celebration

Aug 31, 2026 Putrajaya

Malaysia's 69th National Day was celebrated on August 31, 2026, at Dataran Putrajaya under the theme "Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati." The public ceremony featured a grand parade with over 10,000 participants and...

National Day Independence Day +5

Sambutan Ambang Merdeka X Festival Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah 2026

Aug 30-31, 2026 Ipoh

The Sambutan Ambang Merdeka X Festival Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah 2026 is a two-day festival held at Sultan Azlan Shah Roundabout in Ipoh, Malaysia, from August 30 to August 31, 2026. Celebrating...

National Day Festival +8

2026 Kuala Terengganu Merdeka Parade

Aug 30-31, 2026 Kuala Terengganu

The 2026 Kuala Terengganu Merdeka Parade celebrated Malaysia’s 69th National Day with state-level festivities spanning August 30 and 31. The event featured a three-kilometer procession of 119 contingents, a midnight flag-raising ceremony...

National Day Merdeka +5

Merdeka celebrations

Aug 30-31, 2026 Putrajaya

The 2026 Merdeka celebrations mark Malaysia's 69th National Day with major events centered in Putrajaya on August 30 and 31. The festivities feature a national-level parade, Merdeka Eve celebrations, and various public...

National Day Parade +5

Sarawak-level National Day celebration

Aug 30-31, 2026 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...

National Day Sarawak +5

69th National Day Parade

Aug 29-31, 2026 George Town

Penang will host its state-level 69th National Day Parade and celebrations in George Town from August 29 to August 31, 2026. The main parade and associated events are set to occur at...

National Day Parade +3

Merdeka Celebrations at PETRONAS Twin Towers

Aug 29-31, 2026 Kuala Lumpur

The PETRONAS Twin Towers celebrates its 27th anniversary and Malaysia's 69th National Day with a series of cultural and educational events from August 29 to 31. Located within the KLCC precinct in...

National Day Cultural Festival +6

Selangor Children’s Literature Festival

Aug 28-31, 2026 Shah Alam

The Selangor Children’s Literature Festival is scheduled from August 28 to 31, 2026, in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This inaugural event aims to encourage reading habits and interactive physical activities to help reduce...

Children Literature +9

National Day Eve festivities

Aug 30, 2026 Kuala Lumpur

National Day Eve festivities are set for August 30 at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. Due to atmospheric haze, officials are reviewing safety plans for the event.

National Day Cultural events +4

Selangor Merdeka Eve Celebration

Aug 30, 2026 Kajang

The Selangor Merdeka Eve Celebration is a state-level cultural event taking place on August 30, 2026, at Kajang Stadium in Kajang, Selangor. It commemorates the eve of Malaysia's Independence Day, featuring public...

Cultural events National Holiday +5

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