Unraveling Malaysia’s National Day conundrum
Out of curiosity I asked Wikipedia: How old is Malaysia? The answer: Malaysia achieved independence on 31 August 1957. On 16 September 1963, independent Malaya united with the then British crown colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to become Malaysia. [https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Malaysia] My response: What!? Whoever wrote and edited the article […]
Malaysians very patriotic, bank on Madani spirit to forge ahead
KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia gears up for the National Day celebration on Thursday, a study by Kajidata Research shows its citizens have great patriotism and place high hopes on the Madani concept to build a glorious Malaysia. The study, conducted in July 2023 using 1,082 respondents from all major ethnicities and age groups in Malaysia, […]
Happy National Day to all Malaysians
‘The blessing of independence should be appreciated, where we can live comfortably, harmoniously and prosperously and tolerate establishing relations between races.’ – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. When I switched on my handphone early Friday morning, I was pleasantly surprised. There was a photo and short video of my very young grandson smiling broadly […]
National Day not the time for partisan politics
KUCHING: Politicising issues such as on the National Day will only divide citizens and compromise the spirit of unity among the multiracial community in Malaysia. National Council of Professors (MPN) Senior Fellow Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir urged political parties to therefore steer clear of any racial, religious and state-related sentiments in Malaysia. “We need to […]
Army Red Warrior promises heart-stopping stunts on National Day
KUALA LUMPUR: A lone motorcyclist performs a jump over 66 Royal Enfield motorcycles is one of the heart-stopping performances promised by the Army Red Warrior Motorcycle Acrobatics team as part of the National Day celebration which will take place at Dataran Putrajaya, on Aug 31. Even more impressive the stunt will be performed by Sergeant […]
Acting TYT to grace state-level National Day celebration
KUCHING: Acting Head of State Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar has been invited to grace the Sarawak-level National Day celebration in Mukah on Aug 30-31. Asfia formally received the invitation from the celebration organising committee led by the Minister-in-charge Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah at Astana Negeri Sarawak, here today. According to Fatimah, […]
National Day: Cast out confusion over theme and logo, time to unite
By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: Over the course of more than six decades, our nation has faced its share of challenges and ups and downs in the administration of its political, economic and social affairs as well as in its efforts to unite its plural society under one umbrella – Malaysia. Regardless of their […]
17,000 to take part in National Day parade
KUALA LUMPUR: About 17,000 participants will take part in the National Day 2023 parade in Putrajaya on Aug 31. Communications and Digital Ministry senior undersecretary (management) Mazlan Abd Mutalib said the parade would comprise 10 components, namely Nationhood, Unity, Malaysia MADANI, Economy, Banking, Telecommunication, Creative Industry, Community, National Sports and National Welfare and Security. “Actually, […]
Sight to behold as thousands of Jalur Gemilang fluttering proudly in Penang’s Kg Melayu
GEORGE TOWN: A businessman, in an effort to enliven the National Month celebration, has decorated his village, Kampung Melayu in Air Itam, with more than 3,000 Jalur Gemilang and giant National Day posters to rekindle the spirit of patriotism among the local populace. Datuk Seri Salim Abdul Rahman, 54, said he wanted to help raise […]
Songs – a platform to spread patriotism
“Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan, (Determination in Unity Fulfilling Hope)Cintai Malaysia, (Love Malaysia)Demi Malaysia, (For the Sake of Malaysia)Laungkan Bersama, (Sing Together)Cintai Malaysia, (Love Malaysia)Walau Berbeza Warna, (Although of Different Colours)Kita Semua Sama, (We Are All The Same)Bersatu Kita Takkan Goyah, (United We Will Not Falter)Negaraku Madani, (My Country Madani)Perpaduan Di Hati, (Unity in the Heart)Selamanya […]
