Johoreans hold on to positivity, hoist the Jalur Gemilang to welcome National Day

A Kampung Bendahara resident getting help from his mother as he puts up a flag, one of the many that decorate the entrance to his house. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star

THE Covid-19 pandemic has not dampened the patriotic spirit of Johoreans, as many are continuing the tradition of raising the Jalur Gemilang to celebrate the country’s National Day.

Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic and strict standard operating procedure (SOP), several Rukun Tetangga (RT) committees and residents associations are carrying out competitions to encourage more people to hoist the Malaysia flag and share their National Day stories.