Malaysia Day 2025 grand finale in Penang a spectacle of unity and patriotism

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00:00Namah Rai Malaysia!

00:03The nation's cultural diversity was on full display at the Malaysia Day celebration in Butterworth,

00:08where the sights, sounds and traditions of its many communities

00:12delighted thousands of visitors through performances, exhibitions and cultural showcases.

00:21This year's celebration, themed Malaysia Madani Rakyat di Santuni,

00:24featured a vibrant line-up of activities reflecting the nation's unity and artistic heritage.

00:29One of the highlights was Rentak Tradisi Pulau Mutiara,

00:32a spectacular performance blending Penang's iconic art forms,

00:36Joget Jogi, Chinese Opera and Borea, brought to life by more than 200 dancers.

00:44Traditional performances from Sabah and Sarawak further enriched the evening.

00:49The event also featured the symbolic signing of the Proclamation of Malaysia Book by national leaders,

00:54followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.

00:56Earlier in the day, exhibitions drew strong crowds,

00:59with the Penang Library, the largest exhibitor,

01:02offering samples of traditional food and biscuits,

01:05while showcasing historic newspaper editions from 1963, the year Malaysia was formed.

01:11At the launch, Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that

01:14Malaysia's progress must be rooted in values as much as development.

01:18We want to improve the economy, but increase the culture and culture.

01:25We want to increase the growth of artificial intelligence, digital and energy,

01:32change the energy and transition energy,

01:35but we don't leave the value of humanity, the insanity of humanity.

01:40Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Penang's hosting of the celebration

01:44reflected the government's aim for Malaysia Day to be inclusive across the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak.

01:51Pulau Pinang membuktikan bahawa perpaduan bukan sekadar slogan,

01:55tetapi turut menjadi satu amalan yang hidup subuh.

02:00Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Sri Haji Jinur and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg

02:05also conveyed their messages through video recordings,

02:08calling for unity and patriotism among Malaysians.

02:11Also present at the event were Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib,

02:15Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Sri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi,

02:19Datuk Sri Fadilah Yusof and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yao.

02:23The evening concluded with a dazzling fireworks display.

02:41They are bad friends.

02:44They are bad friends.

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