Flying the colours across Malaysia

Royal Malaysian Navy flag bearers taking part in a rehearsal for the National Day flag-raising ceremony at South-East Asia’s tallest flagpole located at Dataran Selangor, Shah Alam.

IT’S time for red, white, blue and yellow as Malaysians mark National Month.

A Fire and Rescue Department personnel delivering the Jalur Gemilang via zipline as part of the Information Department’s National Day roadshow in Kuala Lumpur.

Around the country, individuals, schools, communities and government agencies are ramping up their patriotic spirit in the run-up to National Day on Aug 31 and Malaysia Day on Sept 16.

Azman Rejab, 62, putting the final touches on his Jalur Gemilang made using recycled cans at his home in Kampung Pulau Sebang, Melaka.

The Information Department, for instance, is running its “Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang” roadshow while the Terengganu media club took 300 people, including personnel from state agencies, on a hike up a hill in the state capital.

A salute for the nation as cyclists on vintage bicycles raise the spirit of patriotism, unity and nostalgia on the streets of George Town, Penang.

Then there’s the vintage bicycle ride in Penang, organised by a retro cafe and bike enthusiast “Pak Lang G”, while in Kelantan, the favoured mode of transport are horses!

Students from SMK Subang Jaya, Selangor, showcasing traditional attire during an event marking National Day and Malaysia Day.

For some individuals, it is time to show their Jalur Gemilang creativity, while schools are organising programmes to revel in Malaysia’s multicultural heritage.

Participants of the hike up Bukit Besar in Kuala Terengganu with their giant mosaic Jalur Gemilang.

Also, look out for flypast test runs over the next few days as final preparations are made for the official National Day celebration in Putrajaya.

Nordin Mat, 61, from Kampung Seri Pulau in Kota Baru, Kelantan, galloping freely during a horseback parade involving 20 mounts.

Seri Wawasan bridge in Putrajaya lit up in red, white, blue and yellow for National Month. The administrative capital will host the official National Day celebration on Aug 31.