Lifting the spirit with a smile

Candid shot: Yap Bei Ying, six, making a smiley gesture as part of the ‘Senyum Malaysia’ campaign.

KUALA LUMPUR: Various quarters are coming up with their own initiatives to put a smile on the faces of Malaysians as the country prepares the countdown to celebrate its 64th National Day come Aug 31.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, grand and colourful events such as the customary parade will be downscaled but it should not be the reason to dampen the celebratory mood and patriotic spirit.