Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today suggested that Gen X and Gen Y cooperate in resolving the various issues the nation faces.

One of these challenges was the colonisation of the mind that caused confusion among Gen X and Gen Y.

“Developing countries have to put up with the colonisation of the mind, and Malaysia was no exception. As such, Malaysians especially of Gen X and Gen Y should cooperate and unite.

“I am convinced that we can unite the people of all races, religions and cultures with the spirit of patriotism.

“In the name of patriotism, we can build a nation state united in diversity,” he said at the close of the Kembara Kasih Merdeka 2015 programme in Putrajaya.

About 15,000 volunteers of the 1JPJ Young Squad nationwide participated in a convoy as they flew the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ national flag under the Kembara Kasih Merdeka 2015 programme.

Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai and Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Ismail Ahmad were also present at the event.

Ahmad Zahid, who is the home minister, said the federal administrative capital would see 5,959 high-powered motorcycles on National Day next year.

The deputy prime minister, who is also executive chairperson of the Superbikers Association Malaysia, said the programme could raise the spirit of patriotism in the people.

“Motorcycling can enhance unity. Once we are on the bike, we forgo our differences,” he said, and suggested that other ministries organise programmes to raise the spirit of patriotism in Malaysians.

- Bernama