A parade celebrating Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence is held in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia marked the 69th anniversary of independence, which falls on Monday, with various celebrations, including a parade in Putrajaya and a drone light show at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.A parade celebrating Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence is held in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar watches a parade celebrating Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar (C, R) and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C, L) watch a parade celebrating Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)A drone light show celebrating Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence is staged at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)A drone light show celebrating Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence is staged at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)The Petronas Twin Towers are illuminated with lights in the colors of the Malaysian national flag to celebrate Malaysia's 69th anniversary of independence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)