Malaysia marks 53rd independence day

The sultan (centre left) salutes as he inspects a guard of honour at celebrations at Bukit Jalil Putra stadium Photograph: Mark Baker/AP Malaysians waves their national flag in Kuala Lumpur Photograph: Ahmad Yusni/EPA A young boy flies the flag – on his face Photograph: Bazuki Muhammad/Reuters The stadium, in Kuala Lumpur, was the centre of national celebrations Photograph: Reuters Dancers stage a spectacular collective display Photograph: Mark Baker/AP Members of the armed forces perform alongside civilians Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images Jasmit Kaur (l), her son Malvinderjit Singh, 11, and daughter Manishajeet Kaur, show off homemade costumes fashioned from flags Photograph: Bazuki Muhammad/Reuters Youths dressed in national colours stage a display Photograph: Bazuki Muhammad/Reuters