Every Malaysia Day, thousands of people trade their usual commute for something a little more colourful: sarongs on the LRT, strangers turned dance partners at "secret" gathering points, and a train ride that somehow becomes one of the country's most joyful expressions of unity. That's Keretapi Sarong, and this year marks its 10th edition. Tonight, we speak to the event’s director, Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman to get into what's new for 2026: this year's theme of "Ethnicity," the event's tie-in with Visit Malaysia 2026, and the question everyone's curious about: where does Keretapi Sarong go from here?

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