New anthem and flag for FT launched

KUALA LUMPUR: A new flag and anthem for the Federal Territories have been launched to infuse a new spirit among the people.  

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the three Federal Territories – Labuan, Putrajaya and here – shared a common direction although they were separated physically. 

He said all three had striven to be developed not only physically but also in other areas. 

“The concept of being developed does not only refer to achieving physical development but also political stability, a peaceful society, and spiritual and cultural growth,” he said last night at the launch of the anthem and flag by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail at Dataran Merdeka.  

Najib said social problems and crime still existed when a country was developed and the Federal Territories must ensure that these problems did not haunt them when they attained developed status. 

To do this, he said, the Federal Territories must give attention to human capital development. 

In his speech, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Zulhasnan Rafique said this was the right time to introduce the new flag and anthem. 

“The old flag of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory does not reflect the Federal Territories, which now comprises three places,” he said.  

Entitled Maju dan Sejahtera (Progressive and Peaceful), the anthem was composed by Datuk Wah Idris with lyrics by Sheikh Faisal Mansor.