Meaningful National, Sabah Day
Published on: Friday, August 02, 2024
Hajiji officiating the National Month, Sabah Day and the State-level Flag-flying Campaign launching ceremony.
Kota Kinabalu: This year’s National Day celebration is very meaningful because Sabah will also be simultaneously celebrating Sabah Day after the State Government gazetted to commemorate the historic day last June.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hopes there is no confusion, especially in the context of organising National Day and Sabah Day, because Sabah Day will be celebrated on Aug 31 as a unification point of Sabah’s multiracial people to develop the State together.
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He said Sabah Day commemorates the day that marks the end of British rule in Sabah on Aug 31, 1963 and the beginning of the journey to self-governance and the formation of Malaysia.
“We want the people, especially the younger generation, to learn more about history not only that regarding the celebration of National Day but also Sabah Day.
“However, what’s more important is our passion to continue to develop the State and our beloved country together,” he said.
Hajiji said this at the launching ceremony of the National Month, Sabah Day and 2024 State-level Flag Flying Campaign at City Hall (DBKK) building grounds, Thursday.
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He said the State Government’s efforts to bring development and prosperity to the people and the State as several important sectors in the Sabah Maju Jaya agenda continues to be a priority.
These include food security, increasing foreign investments as well as tourism, poverty eradication, infrastructural development, education, improvement of service delivery and safety.
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He said the Government also emphasises on human capital, in particular, the young generation who will inherit leadership in the future, to work hard to defend the country’s sovereignty from being continuously threatened by irresponsible parties.
According to him, “Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” was chosen as the theme of the National Day and this year’s Malaysia Day reflects the commitment to continue developing a just and prosperous society.
“This theme also carries an important meaning for us to ensure prosperity and progress, in addition to manifesting the people’s freedom from any negative elements in interpreting patriotic spirit through aspects of thinking, social integration and economy,” he said.
Hajiji hoped the people will continue to strengthen unity and harmony which has become the main force in the development and progress of the country and State.
“The people indeed have a great responsibility in preserving and defending the already established unity,” he said.
In conjunction with the celebration of National Day, Sabah Day and the Flag Flying Campaign, he called on Malaysians in the State to fly the Jalur Gemilang and the Sabah Flag in their respective residences, office buildings and business premises as well as vehicles throughout the celebration as a sign of appreciation and gratitude with the blessing of independence.
“It is certain that there is a high spirit and commitment for each other in making this celebration a success.
“I am sure the Jalur Gemilang and the State Flag will always be there flying majestically as proof that we are all united to defend the blessings of independence,” he said.
Hajiji said various programmes are planned throughout the national month this year, among them the Kembara Merdeka, Symphony of the Soul Merdeka and the Merdeka @ Komuniti held at parliamentary and state level.
“National Month is not just a celebration, it is also an opportunity for us to treat the people, maintain the spirit of struggle and patriotism among the multiracial people of this State,” he stressed.
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