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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
King and Queen honour fallen heroes at 2025 Warriors' Day parade, joined by Anwar and Dr Wan Azizah
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today attended a parade held in conjunction with the 2025 Warriors' Day celebration at Dataran Pahlawan Negara here. The celebration, coordinated by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), carried the concept of a static parade featuring detachments from the PDRM, Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (PVATM) and the Ex-Policemen Association of Malaysia (PBPM). The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem, Negaraku, accompanied by the firing of a 21-gun salute by Major Hafizan Mat Ghani of the 41st Battery of the Royal Artillery Regiment (Ceremonial). His Majesty then inspected the main guard of honour. A total of 18 officers and 685 personnel from the PDRM and MAF participated in the parade, led by Superintendent Mohamad Ridzuan Roslan of the PDRM. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar were also in attendance. The ceremony proceeded with the sounding of the 'Last Post', as the Jalur Gemilang was lowered. This was followed by the recital of the poem 'Darah Yang Terpercik di Baju' by Detective Sergeant Ardiansyah Wayang of the PDRM and Staff Sergeant Siti Nur Aini Jasni of the MAF. The poem recounts the tragic ambush by communist terrorists on an MAF convoy transporting patients from Baling, Kedah, to Pengkalan Hulu, Perak, on July 20, 1979. The incident claimed the lives of three MAF personnel, namely Corporal Ramli Abdul Rashid, Trooper Azmi Rahman, and Trooper Abu Hassan Syeikh Daud. The ceremony continued with a special pantomime performance, 'Zabri, Pejuang Sang Saka Biru', by the PDRM and directed by GOF Central Brigade commander SAC Hakemal Hawari, depicting the heroic journey of VAT69 Commando ASP Mohd Zabri Abdul Hamid. The story of Mohd Zabri's struggle, famously known as the Legend of Kerambit Kembar, was brought to life through a 15-minute performance involving 142 PDRM officers and personnel, followed by the presentation of an AI-generated video, a creative production by the PDRM team based on real-life events. The pantomime narrated the story of the late Mohd Zabri, who was killed in a deadly ambush by communist terrorists in 1975. He was fatally injured after stepping on a booby trap while on a mission to intercept terrorists attempting to escape across the border. The booby trap severely injured his right ankle, leading to heavy blood loss. In his final moments, Mohd Zabri managed to deliver a message to his comrades — to continue the struggle, to track down and eliminate the enemies of the nation, even in his absence. The ceremony proceeded with the sounding of the Paluan Fajar, during which the Jalur Gemilang was hoisted, symbolising renewed spirit and strength for the nation's heroes to continue defending the country's sovereignty and peace. Warriors' Day is commemorated on July 31 each year to honour the struggles and sacrifices of the nation's security forces in safeguarding the country's sovereignty and peace. — Bernama
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matthew Broderick was a nervous wreck during 'Ferris Bueller' parade scene: 'I've never danced before'
Choreographer Kenny Ortega looks back at the making of the 1986 John Hughes classic. Oh yeah, Matthew Broderick nailed that dance number. But Kenny Ortega, who choreographed the iconic parade scene of the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, in which star Broderick's Bueller encourages the crowd in downtown Chicago to "Twist and Shout," as he lip-synced to that song as well as "Danke Schoen," says the actor was not nearly as confident as he looked on screen. Dramatically dropping to his knees, shaking his head, and moving his hips, like a rock star would do was uncomfortable for the young actor. "Matthew, the first day I laid eyes on him was in a rehearsal," Ortega said in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. "He was in a pair of sweats and a T-shirt, and he was a nervous wreck. He was like, 'I've never danced before,' and I was like, 'Don't worry about it. We're gonna figure this out together.' And he was the most charming, wonderful, sweet man to work with." And Ortega, who was also working as a second unit director, truly meant that. "That was my first directing assignment for a motion picture," Ortega said of the John Hughes film that continues to be an audience favorite. "And he gave me 12 cameras. We moved the float into a real parade. And then we got one take. It was such a magical day, and working with Matthew Broderick." Ferris, which costarred Mia Sara and Alan Ruck as the main character's girlfriend, Sloane, and best friend, Cameron, followed the three teens on an epic day after he faked being sick to skip school. Apparently Bueller wasn't too worried about being recognized when he hopped onto a float. (Like the rest of the movie, parts of the parade scene didn't make sense, but the point was that it was definitely a fun watch.) Sara has said that the filming of the parade scene is her favorite memory from the set, because she "had so much fun," she told PEOPLE in June. Ortega also told PEOPLE that Ferris Bueller's Day Off is where he met the actress who played Ferris' sister, Jeanie: Jennifer Grey, who would soon work with him on another movie, 1987's Dirty Dancing. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Lionesses celebrating with fans in London, starting with open-top bus parade
Update: Date: 11:47 BST Title: 'This is going to be the best day ever!' Content: Yasmin RufoCulture reporter I'm travelling down from Cheltenham with a group of football obsessed girls who have been chanting Sweet Caroline since about 6am! Freya, Bella, Anna, Tabitha and Eva all play for the under 10s Gotherington Jaguars and are buzzing to cheer on their heroes. Wrapped in England flags, the girls say they can't wait to meet their inspirations. 'This is going to be the best day ever,' they cheer. 'We really REALLY can't wait to get to the parade.' Update: Date: 11:44 BST Title: 'One big party' Content: Mike WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Today programme outside Buckingham Palace Only sport has this power to bring the country together at key moments. I'm reminded of the scenes just down the road three years ago. This parade is slightly different from England's last Euros triumph. Then there was a big party in Trafalgar Square. Today is going to be a big national moment. Once the open-top bus is outside Buckingham Palace there will be a presentation. We will see the trophy lifted by Sarina Wiegman and captain Leah Williamson and it will be one big party stretching into the afternoon. Update: Date: 11:42 BST Title: Get Involved: Lara ready to celebrate in Shropshire Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) If only the parade could have taken place on the weekend! Oh well, I'll stand by my flag on my gate in Shropshire watching it. Brilliant to see so many people there already! It shows that EVERYBODY watches women's sport, no matter what the bots and trolls on the internet tell us. Lara Update: Date: 11:40 BST Title: 'It's inspirational, it's England & it's football' Content: Vicki SparksBBC Radio 5 Live commentator at Buckingham Palace I've got a beautiful view of the Queen Victoria Memorial and Buckingham Palace, but all I can see to my left is crowds in The Mall. We can just see the tips of so many England hats and flags. There is a little girl of colour holding up a banner that says 'Future, next Jess Carter' with an arrow pointing to herself - and that is the inspiration these Lionesses have given to so many young girls and boys. It is inspirational, it is England and it is football. Update: Date: 11:36 BST Title: Get Involved: Lois ready to wag for the Lionesses Content: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Lois, our border terrier, is waiting very patiently for the Lionesses on The Mall. Lana Update: Date: 11:34 BST Title: 'Queens of Europe in front of Buckingham Palace' Content: What a setting! It feels fitting that the Queens of Europe will celebrate in front of Buckingham Palace. The Lionesses will appear on a stage which has a giant sign which reads 'European Champions' against a red backdrop with the England badge below it. Update: Date: 11:32 BST Title: 'In Captain Leah We Trust' Content: England Another sign spotted in the crowd....'In Captain Leah We Trust'. A reminder, the open-top bus parade is due to start at 12:10 BST. A ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace is scheduled to begin at 12:30 BST. Update: Date: 11:29 BST Title: 'Never done before' Content: Chris SleggBBC London sports journalist These England fans in the capital are doing something never done before - welcoming a senior team home from an overseas tournament as champions. England men have been competing in major finals since 1950 and England women since 1984. After a 75-year wait, and at the 37th time of asking, a team has returned to these shores with the trophy. This celebration in the capital truly is a homecoming for the five members of the squad who were all born and raised in London boroughs: Chloe Kelly, Michelle Agyemang, Lauren James, Aggie Beever-Jones and Lotte Wubben-Moy. Kelly and Agyemang were of course among England's most impactful players while James scored a brace in the crucial group win over Netherlands and Beever-Jones was on target against Wales. Update: Date: 11:27 BST Title: 'Football came home' Content: Update: Date: 11:25 BST Title: GET INVOLVED Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) It's a day of celebration as the triumphant Lionesses show off the Euro 2025 trophy in front of the nation. How have Sarina Wiegman's team inspired you? Will their success in Switzerland help take the women's game in this country to a new level? And do let us know how you are following events in London this lunchtime? Have you made your way down to the capital - or are you following from work or at home? #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Update: Date: 11:23 BST Title: WATCH: Latest pictures from the parade Content: This video can not be played Lionesses parade: What to expect today Crowds are starting to gather as the Lionesses prepare for an open-top bus parade along The Mall in central London. Update: Date: 11:20 BST Title: Reports of up to 50,000 lining The Mall Content: According to reports, up to 50,000 Lionesses fans are expected to line The Mall. There's already a carnival atmosphere with supporters - young and old - dressed top to toe in England colours. Update: Date: 11:16 BST Title: Watch, listen and follow the celebrations on BBC Content: As well as live text, there is a special programme on BBC One from 12:00 BST as the European champions celebrate their victory in front of fans in the heart of London. You can also watch on the iPlayer and at the top of this page. Naga Munchetty is presenting her BBC Radio 5 Live show live on The Mall right now which is also available to listen to on BBC Sounds. Update: Date: 11:11 BST Title: 'Fans all over the country to greet Lionesses' Content: Mike WilliamsBBC Radio 4 Today programme outside Buckingham Palace There's been some hardy souls who have been here all night. I spoke to someone who arrived at 12.30am, and people have come from all over the country - Exeter, Newmarket, Gloucester, Birmingham. They have made their way by planes, trains and automobiles to be here outside Buckingham Palace for the big homecoming parade. Update: Date: 11:07 BST Title: Ready to celebrate Content: England Thousands of England fans have already started to gather on The Mall. They're wearing cowboy hats, bucket hats and waving flags. A cardboard cutout of captain Leah Williamson has also been spotted in the crowd. Update: Date: 11:04 BST Title: Where will Lionesses' parade take place? Content: A procession along The Mall will begin at 12:10 BST before a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. The ceremony will be hosted by former England defender Alex Scott, capped 140 times by her country. It is expected to start at approximately 12:30 BST and end around 13:00. Music will be provided by the Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force bands, and highlights from England's games at Euro 2025 will be shown on big screens. Update: Date: 10:59 BST Title: London to celebrate Lionesses Content: It's coming home, it's coming home... The Lionesses have returned from Switzerland with the Euro 2025 trophy following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain in the final on Sunday. After a Downing Street reception on Monday, it's time for Sarina Wiegman and her triumphant players to celebrate with an open-top bus parade in central London followed by a party in front of Buckingham Palace. Thousands of jubilant fans have arrived in the capital to cheer the Queens of Europe. Stay with us for full coverage of the homecoming parade. This video can not be played England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025 This video can not be played England land home from Switzerland after Euro 2025 triumph This video can not be played Frowns turn to cheers: How England fans reacted to the Euro 2025 win
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thunder players show off Larry O'Brien trophy in convertibles
The post Thunder players show off Larry O'Brien trophy in convertibles appeared first on ClutchPoints. After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams clapped back at the championship parade claims of being a bust, the Thunder's Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe had their own parade in their droptop convertibles. From Fort Smith, Arkansas to NBA champions, the two childhood friends returned to their hometown to show off the Larry O'Brien trophy. It was a special moment for Williams and Joe. The two high school teammates at Northside High School in Fort Smith teamed up when Williams was selected 34th overall by the Thunder in 2022. After Isaiah Joe was selected 49th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2020, the Thunder signed him as a free agent weeks after selecting Jaylin in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The two childhood friends celebrated in their hometown, bringing the Larry O'Brien trophy with them, per Suave Report's Addam Francisco. Fittingly, the parade occurred over a week after Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared July 16 as Jaylin Williams Day and on the day of, July 24, Holt declared it to be Isaiah Joe Day in Oklahoma City. Now, July 24 is also celebrated as Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe Day in Fort Smith, which was made official during Thursday's 'Thunder in the Fort' parade. Jalen Williams claps back at false claims over Thunder parade Before signing their core three players to max deals, the Thunder inked Jaylin Williams to a three-year extension after celebrating with Oklahoma City amid a championship parade. Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams set the record straight. After claims that the parade was a bust, Williams said that couldn't have been further from the truth, he said, during a recent appearance on The Young Man & The Three podcast. 'The parade, I don't know why everybody was doing the thing where I don't know why it was a trend to like say that there wasn't a ton of people out there, but it was actually overwhelming how many people were there,' Williams said. 'But I mean, I enjoyed it, Oklahoma enjoyed it.' While there were some gaps in the crowd throughout the parade route, most of the excited Thunder fans waited toward the end of the route to greet the team. Then, most gathered by the thousands for a celebration rally at Scissortail Park. 'So it was rushed in a way, and we still have 700,000 people over there,' Williams added. 'The grass that we're on, you can't even see the grass. We didn't even stay on the float; we ran the whole parade.' Williams hopes the Thunder will get a chance for a do-over in 2026. Related: Thunder star Jalen Williams roasted by fans for recreating Kobe Bryant injury photo Related: Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein sounds off on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 'ego'
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Don't panic: Cannon fire, road closures expected for Warriors Day in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The public has been advised not to be alarmed by the sound of cannon fire and to plan their journeys ahead of the 2025 Warriors Day parade, which will take place at Dataran Pahlawan Negara on July 31. Putrajaya police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said the Malaysian Armed Forces will fire 21 ceremonial rounds on Thursday, while a full rehearsal on July 29 will involve two rounds at the same location. 'Residents in nearby areas are advised to remain calm upon hearing the blasts. Traffic congestion is expected from 7am to 10am. Motorists are advised to cooperate and follow police instructions to ensure the parade proceeds smoothly,' he said in a statement today. Major roads expected to be affected include Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Lebuh Perdana Timur and routes around Kompleks E. The public is encouraged to plan their travel early and consider alternative routes to avoid delays. Warriors Day is observed annually on July 31 to honour the service and sacrifices of Malaysia's security forces in safeguarding national peace and sovereignty. Since 1968, the event has been organised on a rotational basis by the Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police. — Bernama
