KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to celebrate its 66th National Day on Aug 31, commemorating over six decades of freedom and peace since the declaration of independence with the raising of the Malaysian flag at the Selangor Club field here.
A survey conducted in six states revealed that various locations such as government buildings, private offices, public parks, schools, business premises, and main roads have been adorned with the Jalur Gemilang of different sizes.
In Perak, Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin has called for the owners of business premises and residences to proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang from July 1 to Sept 30. This initiative aims to hoist 7,000 Jalur Gemilang flags in Ipoh, which is currently underway.
Taking part in this initiative is Tazar Alang Ibrahim, a 63-year-old who has crafted replicas of a helicopter, cannon, tank, boat, wau (kite), and an aeroplane using the Jalur Gemilang. Spending RM500, he proudly displayed these replicas outside his workshop at Jalan Tasek.
In Melaka, the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPTHJ) building has already been festooned with the Jalur Gemilang both inside and outside. The main roads in Lebuh Ayer Keroh and Seri Negeri have also been transformed with numerous flags.
“Business premises or private buildings will gradually start flying the flags. Furthermore, we will ensure that the local council premises are also adorned with the Jalur Gemilang to enliven the Merdeka celebrations,” said MPTHJ president Datin Sapiah Haron. — Bernama
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