PM's National Day address moved to PICC due to haze
The Malaysian government has relocated the 2026 National Day Prime Minister's address from an outdoor venue to an indoor convention center due to hazardous haze conditions. Officials stated the move is a precautionary measure to ensure public health and safety.
Why it matters
Environmental conditions like haze continue to disrupt major public events, highlighting the impact of air quality on national planning and public health.
PUTRAJAYA: The 2026 National Day Prime Minister's Address, scheduled for Aug 30 at 9.30pm, has been moved from Dataran Merdeka to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) due to haze, says the Communications Ministry.
The ministry said the decision was made as an adaptive measure in view of current conditions, particularly to ensure the safety, health and comfort of guests and the public, as well as the smooth running of the event.
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