Sight to behold: Thousands of Jalur Gemilang fly proudly in Penang's Kg Melayu


Residents of the Kampung Melayu flats waving the Jalur Gemilang. - Photo: Bernama

GEORGE TOWN: In an effort to enliven National Month celebrations, a businessman, has decorated his village, Kampung Melayu in Air Itam, with more than 3,000 Jalur Gemilang and giant National Day posters to rekindle the spirit of patriotism among the local populace.

Datuk Seri Salim Abdul Rahman, 54, said he wanted to help raise awareness among the younger generation to understand the importance of patriotic spirit and love for the country.

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