MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.

PUTRAJAYA: A special pantomime performance entitled "Op Daulat Kampung Simunul" that tells the story of the intrusion by Sulu terrorists in Kampung Air Sri Jaya, Simunul in Semporna, Sabah, a decade ago was held at Dataran Pahlawan here in conjunction with 2023 Warriors' Day celebration. -- BERNAMA PIC

KUANTAN: Participants taking part in the Royal Pahang Dragon Boat Race in conjunction with Pesta Kuantan 188 in Sungai Kuantan. -- NSTP/FARIZUL HAFIZ AWANG

KUALA LUMPUR: Although the National Day is still one month away, the Merdeka spirit is already in the air with Jalur Gemilang being put up along Jalan Kuching in the city. -- NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH

TASEK GELUGOR: Tailor Nurul Izzah Mohd Asri, 25, giving the final touches to a batik shirt ordered by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when met at her home in Kampung Merbau Kudung here. -- NSTP/DANIAL SAAD

ALMATY: Quantum Metal Ekspedisi Perpaduan Watikah Kemerdekaan 66 London-Kuala Lumpur 2023 (QMEPWK66) participants enjoying a meal with Malaysian Embassy personnel at Santai restaurant owned by Malaysian Nizam Rahim (standing). -- NSTP/EFFENDY RASHID

ALMATY: Malaysian Embassy in Kazakhstan (Tourism Section) first secretary Nor Shazly Azmi (right) and Malaysian Embassy in Kazakhstan (Trade Section) trade advisor Suresh Kumar Palasanthiran representing Malaysian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mohd Adli Abdullah flagging off the Quantum Metal Ekspedisi Perpaduan Watikah Kemerdekaan 66 London-Kuala Lumpur 2023 (QMEPWK66) riders in front of the Tourism Malaysia office here. -- NSTP/EFFENDY RASHID