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KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Ministry is devising a programme to commemorate the services of the late former deputy prime minister Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman (pic) in conjunction with the National Month this year, says Fahmi Fadzil.
The Communications and Digital Minister said the programme, which would be held at the Sultan Sulaiman Club here on Aug 2, aimed to educate the younger generation on the statesman's contributions to the country’s development.
"It is not just commemorating him but his service and dedication in the effort to build a country together with other great figures of our homeland.
"We hope this will be a tribute to his efforts, and that the new generation does not forget that our country has many figures who have worked hard for the country’s struggle," he said when appearing as a guest on the "Ruang Bicara" programme broadcast by Bernama TV on Monday (July 10) night.
On the theme of this year's National Month, namely "Tekad Perpaduan, Penuhi Harapan (Determination for Unity, Fulfilling Hope)", Fahmi said it was very important to highlight unity and stability in order to create a sense of togetherness in society.
"The second thing that is important to me is that the phrase ‘fulfilling hope’ refers to the desire, commitment, and will of the people...if we think of it in the context of independence, the meaning of creating a nation state, we, as ordinary people, each have a role to fulfil the hope behind the formation of Malaysia," he said.
A variety of interesting programmes have been planned in conjunction with the launch of the National Month and the Flying of the Jalur Gemilang at the Azlan Shah Roundabout in Meru Raya, Ipoh, Perak, on July 16, followed by the National Day celebration on Aug 31 at Dataran Putrajaya, while the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16 will take place in Kuching, Sarawak. - Bernama
