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The Selangor government is encouraging non-pensioned armed forces and police veterans to claim their RM200 Warriors' Day shopping vouchers before the August 31 deadline, as uptake remains low at just 500 claims from over 8,300 eligible recipients.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim conveyed Warriors' Day wishes to the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police, lauding their sacrifices in defending national sovereignty, though he was unable to attend the main parade in Putrajaya owing to medical treatment.
The Grand Imam of Masjid Negara has underscored that a nation's resilience depends fundamentally on the integrity of its citizens and leadership, not merely military capability or technology, during Warriors' Day observance.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged Malaysians to acknowledge the sacrifices of national heroes and security personnel who have dedicated their lives protecting the country's sovereignty and peace.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stressed that protecting Malaysia's sovereignty extends beyond the military, calling on all citizens to foster patriotism and national unity.
Sultan Nazrin Shah attended the Perak Warriors' Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh, where he inspected military units and veterans before inaugurating the RM5.5 million Masjid An-Nur Gua Permai.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged Malaysians to appreciate the contributions and sacrifices of national heroes in preserving the nation's sovereignty and independence, particularly on Warriors' Day.
The Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang have paid tribute to the nation's security forces on Warriors' Day, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to safeguarding Malaysia's sovereignty and peace.
Approximately 500 security personnel and government officials gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a religious ceremony honouring Malaysia's national heroes ahead of the annual Warriors' Day commemoration on July 31.
Selangor has launched a new assistance programme providing RM200 shopping vouchers to 8,391 military and police veterans without pension benefits, marking the inaugural initiative for National Warriors' Day 2026.
Retired Malaysian police and military veterans have shared harrowing accounts of their undercover operations against communist movements, highlighting sacrifices made during the nation's security struggles.
The Sultan of Selangor led a yasin recital and prayers at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque to mark the state-level Warriors' Day celebration, attended by over 1,100 security personnel and officials.