Both the federal government and state departments seem to pull out all the stops to ensure that the national month is full of patriotism.
Recently, the Melaka state information department (Japen) announced that it aims to encourage the public to fly Malaysia’s national flag throughout the month in conjunction with Merdeka Day with an award.
Through the Anugerah Semarak Gemilang, individuals and organisations in the state with the best Jalur Gemilang display at their respective homes or buildings can win rewards worth RM3,000.
According to BERNAMA, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced this award and said the Malacca Information Department organised the award to encourage people to wave the Jalur Gemilang throughout this National Month.
“At the same time, after this launch, we will ask the local authorities (PBT) to use a more proactive approach to encourage all building or house owners in their area to fly the Jalur Gemilang.”
“This is a sign of our love for the country, the aspiration to produce the Madani Malaysia generation under one roof of unity,” he added.
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