Cannon Fire and Road Closures Expected for Royal Guard Parade in Putrajaya

Residents in Precinct 1, Putrajaya, are advised not to be alarmed by cannon fire scheduled for the 2026 Royal Guard Parade ceremony on June 5. The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) will conduct cannon firings as part of the ceremonial proceedings.

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Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) will carry out cannon firing during the full rehearsal and event day as part of the ceremony.

A full dress rehearsal, involving two cannon shots, is set for June 3, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Dataran Pahlawan Negara. On the actual event day, June 5, a total of 21 cannon rounds will be fired from the same location, also beginning at 8:30 a.m., to commemorate the Royal Guard Parade ceremony.

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On the actual event day, June 5, a total of 21 cannon rounds will be fired starting at 8:30 a.m. at the same location to celebrate the Royal Guard Parade ceremony.

In addition to the ceremonial firings, the event will cause temporary road closures on three main routes within Precinct 1: Jalan Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Jalan Lebuh Perdana Timur, and routes around Complex E. These closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on June 5.

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In addition, three main routes in Precinct 1 will be affected by temporary road closures starting at 7 a.m. on the event day.

Traffic congestion is expected during these hours. Road users are urged to cooperate with the police, adhere to instructions, and plan their journeys in advance. Alternative routes should be used to avoid any inconvenience. For inquiries, the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters hotline can be reached at 03-8886222.

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Traffic congestion is expected between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. due to the implementation of the ceremony.