Memorable National Day 2020 celebration under new normal
National Day this year will be one to remember as it was celebrated for the first time under the new normal, in line with the government's standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite the outbreak restricting the convergence of people at the National Day celebration, it did not suppress the people's patriotic spirit as they showed their love for the country in their own way including sharing moments and messages on social media...
National Day this year will be one to remember as it was celebrated for the first time under the new normal, in line with the government's standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite the outbreak restricting the convergence of people at the National Day celebration, it did not suppress the people's patriotic spirit as they showed their love for the country in their own way including sharing moments and messages on social media.
Using the hashtags #MalaysiaPrihatin and #MomenNegaraku, many shared photographs of flying the Jalur Gemilang and expressing hope that Malaysia will continue to prosper.
For the first time, Dataran Pahlawan Negara in Putrajaya was chosen as the venue of the National Day celebration themed "Malaysia Prihatin" (Malaysia Cares), which was limited to dignitaries, members of the security forces and related personnel to ensure the ceremony was run in accordance to the SOPs.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah graced the event at Dataran Pahlawan Negara this morning.
Their Majesties were greeted by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Noorainee Abdul Rahman, along with Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah and wife Norlin Shamsul Bahri.
After the singing of the national anthem '’Negaraku'’, their Majesties then left for the multipurpose hall of Dataran Pahlawan Negara where the Agong delivered the Royal Address in conjunction with National Day 2020.
In Negeri Sembilan, state ruler Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir and Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani binti Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud graced the Negeri Sembilan-level National Day celebration held at the Seremban Municipal Council field.
Also in attendance at the closed-door event were their two sons Tunku Besar Seri Menanti Tunku Ali Redhauddin and Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin.
It was also attended by about 250 people consisting of the state executive councillors and representatives of various government agencies as well as frontline representatives.
In Pahang, Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah attended the state-level celebration at the Sukpa Indoor Stadium in Indera Mahkota.
Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and state administration leaders also attended the celebration.
Apart from the parade by the uniformed team, the event saw the recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge by Covid-19 frontliners, patriotic song performances by the Pahang Public Service Choir Group and also poetry performances.
In Malacca, Governor Ali Rustam and wife Asmah Abdul Rahman, along with Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali and wife Munira M Yusop were present at the National Day celebration at Dataran Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh.
The ceremony began with a prayer recitation by state mufti Abdul Halim Tawil, followed by the singing of '’Negaraku'’ and the raising of the Jalur Gemilang by members of the Third Regiment of the Royal Military Police Corps, Terendak camp.
The programme continued with the recital of the Rukun Negara pledge, poems, singing by the Institute of Literature of Malacca choir, national choir and the Department of Culture and Arts, followed by the National Day message by Sulaiman.
In Terengganu, Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was present to witness the maritime sail-past of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) Pekan maritime ships (KM), KM Bagan Datuk, KM Tok Bali, KM Gemia, KM Begahak, Pengalang 16, the Pengalang 45 boat and the Guard 16 boat as they traversed the estuary of the Terengganu River and crossed the drawbridge.
Also present were Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Ahmad Amzad Hasim and MMEA director-general Maritime Admiral Mohd Zubil Mat Som.
In Kota Kinabalu, the state-level National Day celebration which took place at the Sabah International Convention Centre was attended by Governor Juhar Mahiruddin and wife Norlidah RM Jasni, as well as Chief Minister Shafie Apdal and wife Shuryani Shuaib.
The celebration, attended by 250 invited guests, was enlivened by cultural dance performances, choir presentations and poetry recitation.
In Sarawak, the celebration saw a 2.5km Unity Walk event which was flagged-off by Sarawak Governor Abdul Taib Mahmud. Participants of various races and cultural backgrounds were styled in their traditional costumes.
The walk that passed through the Simanggang city centre waterfront before returning to Dewan Suarah, was also attended by Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg, state ministers, heads of government departments and community leaders.
- Bernama
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