By Nur Shazreena Ali, Natasha Jee & Nazmi Suhami
KUCHING: The haze that is currently enveloping the city did not dampen the mood of over 6,000 people who came with ‘Malaysia Bersih’ spirit to Stadium Perpaduan here last night to celebrate the 56th Malaysia Day.
Clad in various ethnic traditional attire and Malaysia Day costumes, the crowd was waved the Malaysia flag high while loudly shouting “Malaysia Bersih!” repeatedly.
Many in the crowd also came to see Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. This was obvious when they cheered out at the top of their lungs upon the arrival of the guests of honour.
Last night, politics was set aside as federal Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as well as Sabah’s Warisan leaders came together in solidarity to celebrate the day!
Over 1,000 participants from various government departments and agencies as well as children gave lively art and cultural performances.
Theme ‘Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih’ (Love My Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia), the 56th Malaysia Day celebration last night was indeed an example of unity in diversity.
