MUAR: The annual month-long national day and flag-flying ceremony is not just symbolic but showcases the unity of the people who have come together to build the nation, says Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
He urged everyone to proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang at their homes, cars, premises, schools, and other places nationwide.
Fahmi, who is also the National Day and Malaysia Day main committee chairman, hoped the public would join the 1 Rumah 1 Jalur Gemilang initiative.
He was speaking at the official launch of the 2025 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign at Dataran Tanjung Emas on Sunday (July 27), marking the beginning of the nationwide celebration of patriotism and unity.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also flagged off the 2025 Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Expedition Convoy, which will travel across the country carrying the message of unity and patriotism.
Fahmi added that each year they try to do something different to instil patriotism among the people. This year, they decided to have the launch in Muar due to its historic significance, dating back to the Portuguese invasion of Malacca in 1511.
"This place was also a fortress during attacks by the Dutch and Achehnese," he added.
