Red wristbands a big hit

Traders at Medan Niaga Satok in Kuching yesterday with AnakAnakMalaysia wristbands and the Jalur Gemilang. The wristbands is a collaboration between Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) and Star Media Group Bhd (formerly known as Star Publications (M) Bhd) in the lead up to Aug 31, which is Merdeka Day, and Sept 16, Malaysia Day. Rabaie Suhaili, 52, who owns a popular Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine restaurant nearby said his wish was for greater harmony among Malaysians. In Sarawak we have a lot of freedom. We mingle with one another freely. My grandfather is Chinese. My restaurant workers are a mix of Malays, Bidayuhs and Ibans. I like to see my grandchildren grow up with the same kind of freedom, Rabaie said.(From left) Hartinah Abdullah, Nur Shahirah Sajidah Mazlan and Mohammad Zuraimy Mohammad Jahawi showing AnakAnakMalaysia wristbands . ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

KUCHING: Eco World Develop­ment Group Bhd (EcoWorld) and Star Media Group Bhd’s #AnakAnakMalaysia campaign is a big hit in the Sarawak capital.

Yesterday, some 1,500 of the red wristbands featuring the Malaysian flag were distributed by staff of both companies around Kuching. The National Month memorabilia were handed out at Medan Niaga Satok, Electra House, 101 Premier Commercial Centre, Reservoir Park and Plaza Merdeka.