Malaysia

Fly Jalur Gemilang as sign of solidarity in Covid-19 war: PM

In National Month speech, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says public should respond to call with pride, respect

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 07 Aug 2021 12:34PM

Fly Jalur Gemilang as sign of solidarity in Covid-19 war: PM — Members of the public have been urged to fly the national flag at their residences and on their vehicles as a sign of unity against Covid-19 and to mark the national month. – Bernama pic, August 7, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin called on Malaysians to show solidarity and unite in the battle against Covid-19 by flying the Jalur Gemilang.

Muhyiddin said he hopes that the public will respond to this call with pride and respect, and fly the flag at their residences and on their vehicles.

“The Jalur Gemilang is a national symbol that is able to evoke the spirit of patriotism in the hearts of every Malaysian and shows solidarity in facing challenges that come our way,” he said at the launch of the National Month celebration and Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign 2021 here today.

“Let us all do this together for the sake of our love for the country, accompanied by hopes and prayers that the nation will immediately recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, return to normal life and enjoy prosperity together.”

The launch was also attended by Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, who is National Day and Malaysia Day 2021 Celebrations Main Committee chairman.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has prayed that Malaysians will continue to persevere and be given strength in their efforts to end the Covid-19 pandemic. – File pic, August 7, 2021

Terengganu is hosting the National Month and the campaign this year, but are no physical celebrations because the country is currently under the National Recovery Plan to control the spread of Covid-19.

Muhyiddin said the theme of this year’s celebration is the same as last year – “Malaysia Prihatin” (Malaysia Cares) – in line with the commitment and continuous aspirations of the Perikatan Nasional government to instil love for the country and spirit of togetherness among the people, while Malaysia is battling the pandemic.

“I am confident that you (the people) have a strong spirit of love for the country, and can take aspirations and lessons from the importance of celebrating this historic month that saw our country achieve independence.”

He said through this spirit, Malaysians will be able to maintain a harmonious life, love each other and remain united despite being of different races, religions and backgrounds.

The strong fighting spirit of ancestors and past leaders in demanding independence for the country should be used as a lesson and inspiration for Malaysians who are now at war with a difficult and more dangerous enemy – Covid-19, he added.

“I pray that we will continue to persevere and be given strength in our efforts to end this pandemic.” – Bernama, August 7, 2021