PUTRAJAYA — Putrajaya’s airspace will be closed for an hour for five days, from Aug 26 to 29, and Aug 31 for the 2024 National Day celebrations, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said.

Its chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud told Bernama when contacted that the airspace will be closed from 11 am to noon on Aug 26 to 28 for flight training, and from 8.45 am to 9.45 am on Aug 29 (for the full rehearsal) and Aug 31 (for the actual parade).

Drones are also banned from the airspace in the days leading up to and on the National Day due to aircraft in operation as well to avoid any untoward incidents, especially involving public safety and security,

“Enforcement activities will be conducted by CAAM and the Royal Malaysian Police Drone Unit to monitor any unauthorised drone operations,” he said.

The 67th National Day celebrations, with the theme ‘Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka’ this Aug 31 will be held in Putrajaya. — BERNAMA