‘Fly the Jalur Gemilang’ call
Published on: Monday, August 12, 2024
Nazri flagging off the KMJG Convoy 2024 in Beaufort.
PAPAR: All government agencies and departments here have been urged to fly the Jalur Gemilang and the Sabah Flag throughout the National Month.
District Officer Mohd Fuad Abdullah said this call is specifically directed at 40 departments and agencies in the district to further ignite the spirit of patriotism in the souls of the Madani community.
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He said this when met by the media after officiating the Jalur Gemilang Independence Journey Programme (KMJG) 2024 at the Community Hall, here, Saturday.
He also called on Papar residents to participate in the “1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang” Initiative to show their love and appreciation for the country.
He said that by flying the Jalur Gemilang at every house, the community not only enlivens the atmosphere of Independence Day and Sabah Day but also strengthens the bond as Malaysian citizens.
Mohd Fuad added that every small step is taken to show love for the country will have a big impact in the context of the Jalur Gemilang flying campaign.
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In BEAUFORT, District Officer Nazri Anjum said the record of success of a sovereign, united and prosperous nation needs to be maintained so that future generations can continue to enjoy it.
“Today we inherit an independent country. Our success in building an independent and sovereign nation, peaceful and prosperous, united and integrated, respected and admired.
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“We must be grateful that Malaysians of various religion, race and culture have united their efforts, combined their energies, build one citizen and one nation that has now become an example of success.
“We must be grateful because we have been able to lift millions of people out of poverty.
“We must be grateful for the prosperity enjoyed by so many citizens, prosperity that is still a dream for so many people in many countries around the world.
“We must be grateful because from a country that had many reasons for conflict, from a country that faced threats from within and without, we have succeeded in building a peaceful and stable, prosperous and harmonious nation,” he said when speaking at the official launch of the KMJG Programme for Beaufort District 2024, here, recently.
He added that the cry of independence must be complemented by actions to develop a prosperous and respected nation.
“The cry of independence has been echoed for 67 years and that cry will continue to be echoed forever, as long as there is a moon and as long as there is a sun.
“That cry is not just answered with a shout, that cry is given meaning and significance, complemented with action, refined with movement, guided by a recipe to develop a nation that is truly sovereign and noble, advanced and prosperous, united and integrated, respected and admired,” he said.
Nazri was accompanied by Sabah Information Director, Jainisah Mohd Noor, to several departments at the Beaufort District Federal Building.
He also officiated the flag-off ceremony for the KMJG 2024 Convoy, which was participated in by strategic partners of the State Information Department.
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