PORT KLANG: It is crucial for everyone to join forces to uphold the nation’s logistics sector, which is the backbone of the economy, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
"Without the logistics sector, trade cannot take place and the economy will be crippled as imports and exports can't be carried out," he said in his short speech at the Kibarkan Jalur Gemilang Komuniti Pelabuhan Klang event in conjunction with National Day on Aug 31 held at the Port Klang Authority Social and Recreational club.
Loke said it is the mission of the logistics industry community to ensure Port Klang, currently one of the top ten busiest ports globally, continues to grow and prosper the nation’s economy.
He said the Port Klang community will continue to enjoy the economic benefits from the various developmental projects initiated there.
"Currently, we are planning to ensure the development of Carey Island as the third port can be implemented soon," he said.
On a separate matter, Loke said the recent incidents where the Jalur Gemilang was flown upside down must not make people lose focus of the fact that the Jalur Gemilang belongs to the people.
Loke said that the flag is also the unifying symbol for all Malaysians regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
"Although there have been several recent incidents involving the Jalur Gemilang, we must not lose sight of the fact that the Jalur Gemilang is our common flag.
"National Day should unite Malaysians and remind us that love for the country must be part of our character and daily lives," said Loke.
Recently, two incidents of the Jalur Gemilang being displayed upside down courted controversy with Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh initiating a protest over the matter.
The Malaysian flag was first accidentally flown upside down at a primary school in Port Dickson and then at a shop in Kepala Batas, Penang.
