300 Jalur Gemilang distributed to motorists in Sibu ahead of National Day

SIBU (Aug 30): A total of 300 Jalur Gemilang were distributed to road users at Jalan Bujang Suntong here today in conjunction with the upcoming National Day celebration tomorrow.

Among those present was Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting.

The event was jointly organised by Komuniti Madani Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew and the Sibu District Information Office.

Komuniti Madani Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew advisor Datuk Janet Lau personally handed out the flags to members of the public.

She was accompanied by Komuniti Madani chairman Penghulu Wong Ung and Sibu district information officer Zaini Morshidi.

Speaking to reporters before the start of the event, Zaini said the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign aims to raise awareness on the importance of flying the national flag, especially during National Day and Malaysia Day.

“It is to instil the spirit of patriotism and love for our country as well as respect for the Jalur Gemilang,” he said.

He also stressed the importance of following proper procedures when displaying the flag, to avoid it being flown upside down, an incident which had gone viral recently.

On another note, Zaini said there are currently 18 Komuniti Madani in Sibu.

“Each state constituency (DUN) has three Komuniti Madani. We have six state constituencies including Tamin (Selangau), so there are 18 Komuniti Madani under my care,” he explained.

The event organising chairman, Tang Teong Hock, was also present.