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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 47808, member: 636"] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim heads to Penang for the biggest patriotic party of the year. The Malaysia Day bash happens at PICCA Arena Butterworth Convention Centre on September 16. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil picked the spot after meeting with Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The celebration kicks off at 8:30 pm with major political figures from across the country. Cabinet members decided to move the annual event around different states each year. Fahmi wants to pump up Malaysian unity through these rotating celebrations. Last year Sabah hosted the festivities at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu. The federal government plans community events leading up to the main celebration. Information departments will organize special programs through local centers. These activities aim to make the national holiday more meaningful for ordinary people. Top leaders from Sabah and Sarawak will fly to Penang for the ceremony. Yang Dipertua Negeri Ramli Ngah Talib represents the state government at the event. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor brings the Sabah delegation to the celebration. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg leads the Sarawak team for the patriotic gathering. Government officials from various ministries and agencies will attend the ceremony. Chow feels thrilled that Penang scored the hosting rights for this important national event. The state leader promises full cooperation with federal organizers. Penang formed 16 different committees to handle all preparation tasks. Local officials believe they have enough time to create an amazing celebration. The chief minister expects everything will run smoothly for this historic occasion. [/QUOTE]

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