THE Malacca government is not ruling out the possibility of compelling private businesses to play the “Negaraku” and “Melaka Maju Jaya” anthems every Monday morning.

Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said this would be an extension of the directive for government offices in the state to play the national and state anthems at 10am every Monday.

“We will look into the suitability. It might be extended to locations with mass gatherings later,” he told reporters after delivering his address at the state-level “Malam Ambang Merdeka” celebrations at Dataran Sejarah Ayer Keroh last night.

It was reported last April that the Malacca government had issued a circular requiring all offices of government departments and agencies to play “Negaraku” and “Melaka Maju Jaya” at 10am every Monday.

Everyone has to stand to attention when the two anthems are played. – Bernama, August 31, 2023.