Scuba divers displaying a giant Jalur Gemilang measuring 10m wide and 20m long at Pantai Pasir Cina in Pulau Bidong, Terengganu. — Photos: Bernama
JALUR Gemilang holds a special place in the hearts of all Malaysians.
Adorned with four colours – red, blue, yellow and white – the national flag evokes a sense of pride and love for the nation.
Students of SK Gong Badak in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, feeling patriotic during the National Day celebration at the school.
Its 14 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 states, and the Federal Territories.
The blue symbolises unity while the crescent highlight Islam as the official religion and the yellow signifies the royal colour of the rulers.
A boy riding his flag-adorned bicycle during the Semarak Kasih Merdeka Convoy in Pendang, Kedah.
In conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day, many are finding creative ways to showcase the flag to commemorate the occasion.
At various government agencies, the grounds are decked with many Jalur Gemilang.
Azmi Mansor (right) posing next to his car in Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur.
Schools too, have joined in the fiesta by organising parades and runs to instil patriotic spirit among students.
Personnel at the Fire and Rescue Department in Senawang, Negri Sembilan, putting up flags at the station.
Some traders, meanwhile, are tapping on the festive vibe by selling Merdeka-themed merchandise.
