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The wife of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman toured Putrajaya's iconic waterfront landmarks during a leisure cruise, part of an official visit strengthening Malaysia-Bangladesh ties.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has demanded stricter maintenance of Putrajaya's public facilities, emphasising that cleanliness and safety standards cannot be compromised as the administrative capital attracts growing numbers of visitors.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department has urged all local authorities, particularly those in tourism destinations like Putrajaya, to maintain consistent oversight of public facilities and not rely on viral social media posts to identify problems.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has stressed that Putrajaya cannot compromise on cleanliness and safety as the administrative capital continues attracting growing visitor numbers, demanding unwavering adherence to established protocols.
Putra Mosque in Putrajaya will welcome approximately 5,000 local and international attendees for the National Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026M celebration, with Sultan Nazrin Shah officiating the event and presenting major Islamic awards.