Performers are pictured during a celebration event marking Malaysia's 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

People take photos of fireworks in celebration of Malaysia's 68th anniversary of independence near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Firefighters attend a celebration event marking Malaysia's 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Soldiers attend a celebration event marking Malaysia's 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

People in uniforms attend a celebration event marking Malaysia's 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2025. Malaysia celebrated its 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)