Villagers celebrate love for country in creative ways


Unique set of wheels: It has become a tradition for Mat Ali to parade his bicycle decorated with the Jalur Gemilang around Kampung Perlis in Balik Pulau. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BALIK PULAU: While there are many ways to express our patriotism and love for the country, kindergarten teacher Normala Md Desa, 58, chooses to decorate her front yard every year with hundreds of mini Jalur Gemilang flags.

“This is the way I express my patriotism, by flying as many Jalur Gemilang flags as possible in August.

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