PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia today celebrated its 64th National Day in a celebration filled with patriotism in the spirit of one Malaysian family.
Celebrations took place in the new norm for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation at Dataran Pahlawan Negara here.
Programmes and performances were held in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as a limited physical presence of viewers.
A video clip on the Malaysian Family, with lyrics by Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa, was screened for the first time as guests, including cabinet members, arrived for the celebration.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his wife, Datin Seri Muhaini Zainal Abidin, also attended the celebration, themed “Caring Malaysia”, but only virtually as he has been under quarantine since yesterday.
The celebration started at 8am with three members of the Royal Malaysian Navy raising the Jalur Gemilang, accompanied by the national anthem.
This was followed by the reading of the Rukun Negara and then the shouts of “Merdeka!” by representatives from various front-line agencies and departments led by Luqman AlHakim Mohd Tamyes from the Education Ministry. – Bernama, August 31, 2021
