25Aug

20,000 to participate in Sabah national day celebration

KOTA KINABALU: Up to 20,000 people are expected to participate in the state-level Merdeka celebration to be held in the city centre here on Aug 31. Participants will include 10,000 federal and state civil servants, said State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor, who is also the organising committee chairman of the National Day event. “This year, we will have about 190 contingents taking part in the parade, which is slightly more than last year’s. “In terms of preparations, they are going smoothly, with most things already in place,” Hajiji said after launching the “Negaraku Malaysia, Sabah Tanah Airku” exhibition at Suria Mall here today. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin is expected to grace the ceremony on the morning of Aug 31 at the traditional parade venue near the city’s Waterfront. Hajiji also spoke of an eight-day exhibition, which is one of the many special programmes lined up as a countdown to Merdeka day. “I believe it will give the public, especially youngsters, the opportunity to learn more about the history of Sabah and the country, as well as developments achieved by the state,” he said. Eight state government ministries and agencies are participating in the exhibition, namely Hajiji’s Ministry; the Industrial Development Ministry; the Community Development and Consumer Affairs Ministry; the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry; Kota Kinabalu City Hall; the Sabah Education Department; Yayasan Sabah; and the Sabah Archives Department. The exhibition showcases historic Sabah milestones – including events, buildings and personalities in sports, politics, social development and the arts – in various media, including photography and old documents.
 Source: New Straits Times
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15Aug

National Day cheer at Lahad Datu market

LAHAD DATU: Traders have started hanging the Jalur Gemilang and state flags at the market here to celebrate the National Day. Assistant market administrator of the Lahad Datu district council Rusli Tahir said the move was also meant to counter the negative image of the town, which has been associated with terrorist attacks. “Under the current government, the country, specifically Sabah and Lahad Datu, is safe.
“By putting up the flags at the market, we want to send out a positive image that our country is independent and Lahad Datu is safe from terrorism,” he said. He said the market was the best place to create positivity and instil patriotism among the people as it was a hub of activity. Trader Ismawati Abdul Salleh, 25, said this was the first time they were putting up flags at the market. Nurhadi Nurdin, 48, said the flags livened the mood in the market, making it more cheery. — Bernama Source: The Star
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31Jul

Sabah Lines Up Exciting Merdeka programmes

Kota Kinabalu: An array of exciting programmes has been lined up for the National Month this year. State National Day organising chairman cum Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the launching of the State-level National Month and Jalur Gemilang campaign will be done by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman at the City Hall compound on Aug 1. "However, activities for the National Month started since mid-July with the State-level Negaraku Speech Competition," he said during a media luncheon, here, Thursday. Hajiji said the theme for this year's National Day is Negaraku Sehati Sejiwa (My Country, One Heart, One Soul) which takes unity as the prime mover to strengthen national integration among the multiracial communities in Malaysia. "The concept is designed based on harmony in diversity to enhance patriotism. Apart from that, it can further boost the spirit of togetherness, understanding and respect among the people." Among the highlights for the celebration is the "Negaraku Malaysia, Sabah Tanah Airku" by the State Archives Department at Suria Sabah, from Aug 24-31. There will also be busking performances starting on July 30 at Gaya Street before the buskers perform in Putatan on Aug 1, Segama Waterfront (Aug 12), Kampung Air (Aug 19) and Centre Point (Aug 31). The annual programme by the Information Department, Kembara Merdeka Negaraku will also be launched on Aug 1. The programme will be conducted in each district in the State. Apart from that, the State Information Department is also organising several competitions which offer attractive cash prizes. Among the competitions is a photography contest where the first placed winner will grab RM1,000 and RM1,500 will be offered to the winner of the poster competition. Entries for both contests must showcase the patriotism spirit as well as to promote the celebration of National Month. More information can be obtained through the State Information Department's official Facebook page, under the name "Jabatan Penerangan Sabah." Also present during the media luncheon were Assistant Local Government and Housing Ministers Datuk Joachim Gunsalam and Datuk Zakaria Edris and State Information Director Suwadi Guliling. - Ricardo Unto   Source: TheBorneoPost
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