MORE than 20,000 visitors from all walks of life flooded Kajang Stadium last night for Selangor’s Merdeka Eve celebration, decked in special accessories and outfits to show their patriotism.
The event was officiated by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, who also spent some time mingling with attendees throughout the event.
Various segments and performances were lined up for the celebration, including cultural showcases and entertaining displays, with the highlight being the countdown to midnight to ring in Merdeka Day.
The following snapshots are of the event as seen through the lens of Media Selangor photographers KHAIRUL HELMY, HARUN TAJUDIN and ADAM DARWISH.
Parade participants tote the Jalur Gemilang during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by HARUN TAJUDIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Navy personnel raise the Jalur Gemilang during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by HARUN TAJUDIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Government agency contingents march past the main stage during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve parade at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by HARUN TAJUDIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Government agency contingents march past the main stage during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve parade at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Government agency contingents march past the main stage during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve parade at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Decorative floats join the parade during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Decorative floats join the parade during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Malaysian Armed Forces personnel perform during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
A Malaysian Armed Forces member performs a motorcycle stunt during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by ADAM DARWISH/MEDIA SELANGOR
A Malaysian Armed Forces member performs a motorcycle stunt during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by ADAM DARWISH/MEDIA SELANGOR
Selangor children wave the Jalur Gemilang during Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by ADAM DARWISH/MEDIA SELANGOR
A fireworks show closes out Selangor’s Merdeka Eve event at Kajang Stadium on August 30, 2026. — Picture by ADAM DARWISH/MEDIA SELANGOR
