Celebration at Medeka Stadium in conjunction with the  50th anniversary of the country’s independence on August 31, 2007. GLENN GUAN/The Star

The historic Sultan Abdul Samad building with Kuala Lumpur’s skyline at the background in conjunction with the  50th anniversary of the country’s independence on August 31, 2007. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Horrible jam yesterday for those heading towards PICC.. OouuuuCCcccCHHH !!

Team Italy presents their creation over the Sri Saujana Bridge during the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2007 in Putrajaya, August 25, 2007. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Team Australia presents fireworks over the sky of Putrajaya during the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2007, August 22, 2007. GLENN GUAN/The Star