PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Visitors to the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya this Monday are advised to wear N95 masks to protect themselves from the effects of the current haze.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, who is also National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 celebrations main committee chairman, said the advice was in line with recommendations issued by the Health Ministry (MOH), particularly for high-risk individuals.
He said the organisers of the 2026 HKHM celebrations were also providing N95 masks to more than 10,000 participants as a precautionary measure to safeguard their health.
“If they (participants) feel they need to wear a mask, they can do so. We are not making it compulsory; it is up to the individual.
“So, we advise parents bringing young children, as well as those with asthma, to bring masks, particularly N95 masks,” he told a press conference after watching the full-dress rehearsal for the celebrations here today.
Fahmi said medical teams from the Health Ministry (MOH) had also been stationed at strategic locations to provide prompt medical assistance to those who need it.
“We have locations where MOH doctors are stationed to handle emergencies. So far, I have been informed that all the medical bases are operating smoothly and no issues have been reported,” he said.
On the full-dress rehearsal, he said it went smoothly and according to the organisers’ plans.
He said a total of 823 media practitioners would be on duty during the 2026 National Day celebrations, up from about 600 last year.
“This is an encouraging and commendable increase, and I believe there will be no issues with internet access this year, making it easier for our media colleagues to cover the celebrations,” he said.
Fahmi said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), which manages the Network Monitoring Centre in coordination with telecommunications companies, had installed additional communications equipment at 102 National Day celebration venues to ensure smooth coverage.
On security during the celebrations, he said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) had so far not reported any incidents requiring particular attention.
“Public order is being maintained and there are no issues at the moment,” he said. — Bernama
Date: 29 August, 2026 2:41 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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