KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Youth has revealed its own National Day logo as it feels that the national logo is not inclusive enough, says PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
The Perikatan National Day logo of three open laptops that form a hibiscus flower bears the theme "Teguh Muafakat, Malaysia Sejahtera (Strong Unity, Prosperous Malaysia)".
He said that the Madani concept in the logo and theme of the National Day campaign by the unity government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim does not explain which "madani" it is.
On May 27, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil unveiled the logo to be used nationally with the theme "Malaysia Madani: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan (Malaysia Madani: The Commitment of Unity Fulfils Hope)".
Speaking to the media on Saturday (Aug 19) at the PAS headquarters here, Abdul Hadi said Perikatan decided to have its own logo to show that it is committed to an independent Malaysia and not race-centred.
"Our logo and theme takes on the realistic goals which we are fighting for, which is to build a strong and sturdy nation based on integrity.
"The theme of 'Teguh Muafakat, Malaysia Sejahtera' intends to raise awareness of the need to achieve true independence and get rid of the colonial elements of division," said Abdul Hadi.
"Madani is a good word but it has been used by Putrajaya throughout the election campaign in the last state polls," said Perikatan Youth information chief and PAS Youth head Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (pic).
He also said that the four states under Perikatan rule – Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu – have yet to decide to use the Perikatan logo for their national day celebrations.
Putrajaya will be holding National Day celebrations in Sarawak this year on Aug 31.
