4km run among Anzac Day highlights
Published on: Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Kota Kinabalu: The Anzac Day Celebrations this year will start with a 4km symbolic run starting from Padang Merdeka at 7.30am and ending at the City Hall building compound on Wednesday (April 26). Expected to be flagged-off by Australia's High Commissioner to Malaysia, it is organised by City Hall on behalf of the Sabah State Government. The run is held in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives to liberate Sabah from the Japanese occupation during World war Two.
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It is also held to instil awareness on the contributions of ordinary people of Sabah who displayed extraordinary courage and performed many heroic deeds during the war. The run would be followed by wreath laying at 8.30am at the World War 1 Memorial, Jalan Tugu, which will be led by the Chief Minister. Amongst the dignitaries expected to perform the laying of wreath are the High Commissioner of Australia to Malaysia, State Secretary of Sabah, Federal Secretary of Sabah, Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City, Commissioner of Police Sabah Contingent, Commander Task Force 450, Commander Naval Area 2, Commander Air Region 2 and First Admiral (Maritime). Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The Jalan Tugu bus terminal will also be closed from 6am to 11.30am that day.
