MALAYSIA Day provided an opportunity for residents of Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, to come out of their homes and meet their neighbors.
Roslinda Razali, 40, saw the Greater Lucky Garden Malaysia Day Walk as a meaningful way to commemorate the day. For her, it was particularly beneficial for her three children as they could enjoy the morning breeze and interact with their neighbors.
“This event allows me to demonstrate the importance of community togetherness to my kids,” Roslinda said. “Rather than being engrossed in their devices, they get to socialize with people. It’s also a wonderful chance to strengthen our bond with the neighbors.”
Dressed in Jalur Gemilang colors, Roslinda, her husband Ahmad Shapudin Ismail, 43, and their children Ahmad Saiful Amiruddin, 15, Ahmad Sabil Asraf, 13, and Amni Soffiyah, 10, were among the 140 Bangsar residents who took part in the activity.
Roslinda (in red headscarf), Ahmad Shapudin (top left) and their children, (clockwise from top right) Ahmad Saiful, Amni Soffiyah and Ahmad Sabil after the walk.
The Lucky Garden Residents Association (RA), Taman Pantai RA, Tempines RA, Lucky Garden Rukun Tetangga (RT), Ismaili Civic, and Federal Territories Residents Representative Council (MPPWP) sub zone 2 jointly organized the Malaysia Day Walk.
The participants were flagged off at Tempinis Park around 6:45am and walked approximately 3.16km around Bangsar before reaching Kebun-Kebun Bangsar for breakfast.
They also sang the national anthem in commemoration of the country’s formation.
According to Prema Kandasamy, chairman of Lucky Garden RA, this year’s event had more participants compared to the previous year’s National Day event, which had around 80 participants.
“We are happy that more people joined us this time, and it was a fantastic get-together for the residents,” Prema added and expressed a hope that it can become an annual event.
Cpl Shah Rizal Sulaiman from Pantai police station’s Community Policing Unit and representatives from the parent-teacher associations of SK Bukit Bandaraya and SK Bukit Pantai were also present at the event.
Credit: The Star : Metro Feed
