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Photo of the Day: Crossing paths in the skies on National Day

3:51 PM MYT

 

AN F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet from the Royal Malaysian Air Force graces the skies above Dataran Putrajaya for the 67th National Day Parade, just as a passenger jet crosses the same airspace higher above.

The independence parade, themed “Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka” drew over 100,000 visitors and saw the participation of 17,262 people, 67 contingents, 36 bands, 543 assets belonging to the Army and Air Force, as well as 100 service animals. – August 31, 2024

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