PUTRAJAYA: The recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge during 2024 National Day celebration featured Corporal Mohd Khairul Azhar Abbi Paisa (pic), the hero of the Ulu Tiram police station shooting incident, leading the event.

Mohd Khairul Azhar’s powerful voice echoed through Dataran Putrajaya, chanting “Merdeka” seven times.

66 Bachelor of Teaching Degree Programme (PPISMP) students from the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Ilmu Khas Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, also participated in the pledge recitation event.