PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister's Department has made it into The Malaysia Book of Records under the 'Human  Achievements' category for organising the 'Largest Contingent of Secretaries-General in a Merdeka Parade'.

The record saw a total of 23 secretaries-general from 25 ministries and government departments joining forces to participate in the parade which was held in conjunction with the country's 55th Independence Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31.

Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa received the certificate, on behalf of the Prime Minister's Department, at his office here today.

The certificate was presented by The Malaysia Book of Records founder and managing director Datuk Danny Ooi.

The Malaysia Book of Records, a non-profit organisation launched in July 1995, documents and records performance, endurance, speed, uniqueness, among others, achieved by Malaysians.

The records are compiled every two years for publication.

- Bernama