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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the National Day address at Putrajaya International Convention Centre tomorrow, unveiling key initiatives while emphasizing national unity and the responsibility of current generations to preserve Malaysia's independence.
Pahang has achieved the highest labour force participation rate on Malaysia's east coast at 65.3% in the first quarter of 2026, supported by government employment initiatives and a low unemployment rate of 1.9%.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is demanding accelerated implementation of seven support initiatives for Federal Land Development Authority settlers, requesting monthly progress reports to prevent further delays in delivery.
Malaysia is preparing an expanded calendar of patriotic events for its 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, with the official launch ceremony scheduled in Ipoh tomorrow and featuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.