SRI AMAN: The launch of the ‘Kibar Jalur Gemilang’ campaign in conjunction with National Day celebration here will be held at Rumah Joel, Tanjung Bijat near here from August 14 to 15.
Sri Aman District Information officer Roszilawati Nor Aziz said the programme is aimed at encouraging the community to display the Malaysian flag throughout the month of August as a sign of love and affection for Malaysia.
“The celebration will also serve as a platform to enhance the people’s understanding of government policies and national message through its patriotic diversity and hopefully educate the public on the country’s history,” she said when met after a meeting with the organising committee at the Information Office here recently. She added that various
interesting programmes have been arranged for the two-day event.
“On August 14, there will be a rally at Rh Joel, Tanjung Bijat while in the afternoon, there will be a competition on patriotism and the Patriotic Queen and Country Karaoke competition will be held in the evening.
“Meanwhile, the next day, the programme will begin as early as 7am with independent and relevant gymnastics programmes followed by talks on nationalism and independence,” she said. Roszilawati hoped that the programme would increase public awareness of the importance of patriotism among the community in maintaining national security and sovereignty. Saratok MP Ali Biju is expected to officiate at the programme.
