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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has treasured a drawing given to him by a special needs child during a recent Temu Anwar community engagement session in Negeri Sembilan, describing it as a deeply meaningful keepsake.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is exploring a large-scale gotong-royong initiative to combat dengue fever, potentially aligned with October's National Preparedness Month 2026. The move follows alarming infection statistics across the nation.
Malaysia will celebrate its inaugural National Mosque Open Day at Tuminah Hamidi Mosque in Bagan Datuk from August 13 to 15, featuring cultural performances, community activities, and an inclusive festival open to visitors of all backgrounds.
The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, officially started Navy Run 2026 at Dataran DBKL, attracting a record 15,000 participants. The fourth edition of the annual seven-kilometre fun run featured performances, exhibitions, and simultaneous participation from naval bases nationwide.
Perlis is stepping up efforts to promote the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign, enlisting 45 MADANI Communities across the state to encourage flag displays and foster patriotism ahead of Malaysia Day and National Day 2026.
The Ministry of Defence conducted a three-day Defence Awareness Tour on Pulau Banggi, Malaysia's largest island, to enhance community defence literacy and strengthen civil-military cooperation in this strategically important border region.
The Home Ministry's MADANI Strategic Partnership Programme brought government services directly to Lenggong residents, featuring engagement activities, service counters, and community participation events aimed at improving accessibility and building stronger ties between security agencies and the public.
Around 2,000 Malaysians participated in the Patriot Merdeka Run in Ipoh, marking the official launch of 2026 National Month celebrations and the Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign. The community event aimed to strengthen national pride and social cohesion.
Kuala Lumpur will screen the FIFA World Cup 2026 final live at Dataran Merdeka on Monday morning, expecting up to 300,000 spectators. The event is part of the Unity Merdeka programme organised by city police with 16 ministries.
Malaysia's Department of Information is launching a moderate-scale National Month campaign this year, expanding its 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang initiative to places of worship and sports venues. PM Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the launch ceremony tomorrow.
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will examine objections from Kuala Muda residents against a major TNB solar project, deploying technical teams to assess environmental and safety concerns.
The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026 brought together diverse performers and communities to celebrate Malaysia's cultural identity, featuring traditional arts, interactive competitions, and multicultural performances aligned with Malaysia MADANI values.