KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wishes all residents of the Federal Territories a "Happy Federal Territories Day", which is celebrated Tuesday (Feb 1).
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Prime Minister said Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan were not only landmarks of the country's success, but also beautiful regions that are unique with diversity, as well as destinations for tourists worldwide.
"In fact, today is the 50th anniversary of Kuala Lumpur being declared as the first city in Malaysia.
"Enliven the love and affection of the 'Malaysian Family' in the Federal Territories and in the country in general in moving forward as a developed and prosperous country." he said in his post.
Federal Territories Day is celebrated on Feb 1 every year to commemorate the declaration of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan as Federal Territories and this year is the 18th celebration since its introduction in 2004.
Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory in 1974, while Labuan was listed in 1984 and Putrajaya in 2001. - Bernama
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