Ceremonial cannon fire will sound in Putrajaya on June 3 and June 5 as part of the Trooping of the Colours parade for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia [1, 2, 3, 4]. Two shots will be fired during a full rehearsal starting around 8:30 a.m. on June 3 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The main ceremony on June 5 will include 21 cannon shots fired simultaneously, Assistant Commissioner Aidi Sham Mohamed confirmed, stating, "The actual ceremony on Friday (June 5) will feature 21 cannon shots, to be fired at the same time" [2].
Traffic disruptions are expected as three major roads — Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Lebuh Perdana Timur, and surrounding routes near Complex E — will close temporarily from 7 a.m. on both June 3 and June 5 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Authorities anticipate heavy traffic between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. in these areas. Assistant Commissioner Aidi Sham Mohamed advised, "Traffic is expected to be heavy in the affected areas between 7am and 10am, and road users are advised to follow police instructions, plan their journeys, and use alternative routes to avoid congestion" [1].
Residents are urged not to panic upon hearing the cannon fire, as these are part of planned ceremonial events marking the King’s official parade [1, 2, 3, 4]. The temporary road closures and loud noises are precautionary safety measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the parade.
The schedule calls for the rehearsal with two ceremonial shots on June 3 starting around 8:30 a.m. Road closures will begin at 7 a.m. on both event days and last through the morning [1, 2, 3, 4]. The main Trooping of the Colours ceremony featuring the full 21-shot cannon salute will occur on June 5.
