Kota Kinabalu: The launching of the National Month and Sabah Day cum the 2024 Flag-Waving Campaign will commence at 7.30am this Thursday.
Chief Secretary for the event, Dr Benedict Oliver Lidadun, said various activities have been lined up for the event, aimed to inspire the spirit of nationalism, especially among the people of Sabah.
“The launch will be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at the City Hall area.
“Among the activities are the distribution of flags, stage performances, participation from school students and the flagging-off of the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang convoy.
“After that, at 3pm, we will have a delegation led by Mayor Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah who will distribute the Jalur Gemilang and Sabah Flag to shopkeepers and the public around Gaya Street,” he said after an interview with SABAHfm at the Sabah Ministry of Communications (KKMM), here, Monday.
Benedict invites everyone around Kota Kinabalu to join the occasion.
“This year is a historic as the State Government has gazetted Sabah Day (on the same day as the National Day).
“Therefore, let us wave both the Jalur Gemilang and the Sabah Flag at our homes, villages, buildings, cars and everywhere to show our love for our country and our State,” he added.
