Unity, Patriotism Shine At National Month, Jalur Gemilang Launch In Muar

MUAR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The 2025 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang (MPBKKJG) launch at Dataran Tanjung Emas here drew 12,000 visitors, showcasing Malaysia’s cultural diversity and fostering unity and patriotism.

Hailing from Kota Marudu, Sabah, A D Yanto Angkar, 33, said the programme allowed people from different states to meet and discover products unique to each region.

“I even got to learn about Terengganu’s keropok lekor losong and batik,” said Yanto, who ran a booth at the Kita MADANI Carnival held alongside the launch today.

Haradzi Harun, 66, from Kuala Terengganu, said the event was an opportunity to explore traditional food and crafts from Sabah, Sarawak and other states, while reconnecting with friends from other parts of the country.

“The exciting part is meeting so many people from all over the country. I came from Terengganu and at this programme met a friend from Melaka whom I had not seen in a long time,” he said.

For Johor-born friends Anis Sofia Salekin and Nor Huda Nasihah Zaimi, both 20, wearing ethnic costumes for the first time, a Minang outfit from Negeri Sembilan and a modern cheongsam, was a highlight that deepened their appreciation of Malaysia’s multicultural heritage.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the launch, which was also attended by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Information Department director-general Julina Johan.

-- BERNAMA