A TOTAL of 300,000 Jalur Gemilang have been distributed at 2,022 locations nationwide since July 28, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

He said it was an annual programme organised by the Information Department in conjunction with the National Day celebrations, to lift up the patriotic spirit among Malaysians besides encouraging them to fly the flag.

Saifuddin said this to reporters after a walkabout around the Kg Baru Mosque in Kuala Lumpur today.

Meanwhile, he once again invited all Malaysians to participate in #MomenNegaraku, an initiative by the ministry to encourage the public to share their best experiences as a Malaysian citizen on social media.

“Tomorrow, there will be a countdown to midnight in Angkasapuri and I would like to invite everyone to participate in #MomenNegaraku. No matter where you are, let’s stand up and sing the Negaraku.

“Then, share the moment on your social media accounts,” he said.

Earlier, Saifuddin led the Merdeka Info on Wheels (IOW) convoy, which departed from the ministry building in Putrajaya, to three locations in the city centre.

The convoy, comprising 15 vehicles, was also involved a walkabout session in Little India in Brickfields, Jalan Pasar in the Pudu Area, and Kg Baru Mosque Kuala Lumpur.

The Merdeka IOW programme announces information on government initiatives via mobile units.

The 2020 National Day celebrations will be held at the Dataran Pahlawan Negara, Putrajaya on August 31, and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s royal address will be the focus of this year’s affair.

The celebrations will be carried out in a moderate manner in accordance with the new norms and will be broadcast live via local television stations. – Bernama, August 29, 2020.