Attendees dressed in traditional attire during the Malaysia National Day and Malaysia Day celebration in Doha on Friday.
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Malaysia in Qatar in collaboration with the Malaysian community hosted a special 68th National Day and Hari Malaysia (Malaysia Day) celebration in Doha on Friday.
The event brought together Malaysians living in Qatar, including professionals and their families, and members of the business and media communities.
The celebration was a platform to reignite the spirit of patriotism and reflect on Malaysia’s journey of independence and nationhood. Attendees, dressed in their national attire, sang the national anthem and pledged the Rukun Negara, Malaysia’s National Principles, at the start of the event.
H E Faizal Razali, the Malaysian Ambassador to Qatar, delivered a keynote address highlighting the significance of the year’s national theme, “Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni” (Malaysia Madani: A Nation that Cares for Its People). This theme emphasises the Malaysian government’s dedication to compassionate governance, inclusive development, and the dignity of every citizen. The Ambassador also noted Malaysia’s current chairmanship of Asean and the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026. He encouraged all Malaysians in Qatar to remain united and uphold the nation’s reputation through excellence, integrity, and mutual respect, as their actions abroad reflect the country’s image.
The event was a vibrant showcase of the diverse Malaysian community and its rich cultural heritage. Guests enjoyed traditional Malaysian cuisine and a video presentation on Malaysia’s progress and diversity. The celebration featured various cultural and patriotic performances by the Malaysian community groups, aiming to instil a sense of cultural identity in the younger generation of Malaysians in Qatar.
In a touching moment, the Ambassador invited Dareen Al Bayya, a young Palestinian orphan from Gaza, and her brother, Kinan, to the celebration. Dareen and her six-year-old brother miraculously survived the Israel regime indiscriminate airstrike in 2024 that killed nearly 70 members of their family. Seriously injured and in a coma for two weeks, Dareen was rescued and brought to Doha by the Qatari Government for medical care. At the event, the Ambassador presented the siblings with contributions from the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The celebration not only strengthened the connection among the 6,202 Malaysians residing in Qatar, but also reinforced the values of patriotism, solidarity, and pride in their nation’s accomplishments.
