Putrajaya confirms safety of 'wobbly' human graphic structure for National Day celebration

Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) has officially confirmed the safety of the iron structure intended to host participants for a human graphic display at the National Day 2026 celebration. The structure, located at Dataran Putrajaya, has been deemed secure for use despite some public concerns.

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If the structure were too rigid, it would not be good for the entire system. That is why there is a slight tolerance that has been taken into account in its design.

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil provided technical clarification from PPj, explaining that the structure is intentionally designed with a "slight degree of movement tolerance." This design choice is crucial for maintaining overall system stability and ensuring the safety of participants who move in unison according to the performance's rhythm. "If the structure were too rigid, it would not be good for the entire system," Fahmi stated, emphasizing that this tolerance has been factored into the design. He added that this is the third time the structure has been used, and thus far, no safety issues have arisen.

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Alhamdulillah, this is the third time the structure has been used and so far there have been no safety issues.

Fahmi also addressed observations that the human graphic structure appeared asymmetrical or not centered in relation to the PPj Complex. He explained this perception stems from the alignment of the parade route and the PPj building not being on the same axis. This angular difference causes the structure to seem slightly off-center from certain viewpoints. To mitigate this perception in the future, Fahmi has requested the secretariat to review the matter.

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The PPj has explained that the position of the building and the parade route have a slight angle difference. Because of that, from some angles, it looks like it is not exactly in the center.

He further noted that the perceived prominence of the structure's positioning is also influenced by the number of participants. This year's human graphic performance involves 1,500 students, a reduction from the 2,000 participants last year. "Last year, the structure was also not exactly in the center, but because the number of participants was larger, the situation was not as noticeable. This year, the number of participants was reduced to 1,500, which is why it appears more obvious," Fahmi explained. The minister's comments aim to reassure the public about the structure's safety and explain the visual aspects raised by observers.

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Last year the structure was also not exactly in the center, but because the number of participants was larger, the situation was not as noticeable. This year the number of participants was reduced to 1,500, which is why it appears more obvious.