Performers are pictured during a celebration event marking Malaysia’s 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — Malaysia marked the 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday, with national leaders joining a huge public turnout at the administration center of Putrajaya to witness a parade celebrating the National Day.
Over 14,000 people were forming 81 contingents representing various segments of Malaysian society, according to the Malaysian national news agency Bernama.
The country’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, oversaw the parade, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and cabinet members joining him. The country’s air force put on a show with fighter aircraft and various helicopters flying in formation and performing maneuvers. ■
People take photos of fireworks in celebration of Malaysia’s 68th anniversary of independence near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Firefighters attend a celebration event marking Malaysia’s 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Soldiers attend a celebration event marking Malaysia’s 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People in uniforms attend a celebration event marking Malaysia’s 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Malaysia marks 68th anniversary of independence
