GEORGE TOWN: Ismail Mat Hassan was born in 1957 – the same year Malaysia achieved independence. And come every August, he would be busy decorating his van with about 50 Jalur Gemilang and Penang flags of various sizes.
The 53-year-old grandfather of eight usually spends about RM100 each year to demonstrate his patriotic spirit. He said although it was common to see people fly the Jalur Gemilang every August, personally, he felt that more effort to celebrate the big day would be worthwhile.
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