‘Telekung sisters’ become a highlight of Malaysia’s 2026 National Day parade
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- Forty-seven members of the Siti Khadijah contingent wore telekung and marched five kilometres at Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade in Putrajaya.
- Spectators filmed the distinctive appearance, which added to the festive atmosphere.
- More than 10,819 participants from 76 contingents were scheduled to take part, alongside bands, decorated vehicles, service assets and animals.
A group known as the “telekung sisters” became one of the most noticed features of Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade in Putrajaya.
The Siti Khadijah contingent stood out because all 47 participants wore telekung, the prayer garments, while marching along a five-kilometre route. Spectators recorded the group on their phones, adding to the lively atmosphere at the event.
The parade also featured familiar economic-sector contingents, including Zus Coffee, Munchy’s, Mr. DIY and CARSOME. The celebration was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.
More than 10,819 participants from 76 contingents were expected to join the event. The programme also included 22 marching bands, 11 decorated vehicles, 328 land and sea assets, and 112 animals in service.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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