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Fly the Jalur Gemilang in true Malaysian spirit

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 04:22 AM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR is dazzling in red, white, yellow and blue — the main colours of the Jalur Gemilang.

Skycrapers, government buildings, utility companies, residential homes, cars, motorcycles and yes even trees and lampposts and railings have been used to drape, hang and fly the national flag — the symbol of our pride.

Go anywhere in the city and you will see how KL-ites are flying the Jalur Gemilang with pride on the roof of their homes, cars, balconies and windows.

It is indeed heartening to see such display of patriotism and love for the country. But having said that, it also sad to see how some people are indifferent to the national flag.

Some establishments are still flying torn, old and faded flags. One service provider in Old Klang Road has even put up brand new Jalur Gemilang right next to the old and faded ones it had put up last Merdeka.

In many government low-cost housing schemes in the city, new flags are placed right next to old and torn ones.

Some balconies of condominiums and low-cost flats in KL have displayed the flag right next to their undergarments.

No effort has been taken to remove the old flags. The sight of new and faded flags right next to each other seem so incongruous and inapproriate.

Is this behaviour from KL-ites a question of indifference or lack of patriotism?

Deputy Information, Communicat-ions and Culture Minister Datuk Maglin Dennis D'Cruz does not think that people are lack patriotism; "If they did not care, they would not put it up (flags) in the first place,'' said D' Cruz.

"While I don't know why they do it (don't take down the old flags) but it's definitely not lack of patriotism,'' he said. D'Cruz added that it is important that people must treat the national flag with dignity and respect and that the Jalur Gemilang should never be displayed in faded and tattered form.

In conjunction with the Merdeka celebration, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) recently launched the fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign.

KL mayor Tan Sri Ahmad Fuad Ismail encouraged city folks to fly the national flag to show their love for the country.

Tournament may see 80,000 spectators this year

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 04:07 AM PDT

A bumper crowd is expected for the 10th edition of the Sultan of Selangor Cup football tournament at the Shah Alam Stadium on Oct 1.

Organising chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Munisar said they were anticipating a crowd of 80,000 for the annual event.

"It is going to be an entertaining event. We are working towards creating an atmosphere for the family.

"Besides performance by local artists, there will also be a parachute show as well as a lucky draw," said Abdul Karim.

Selangor's Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had initiated the event in 2001 to foster better relations between Selangor and Singapore.

Then, it was known as the Regent of Selangor Cup.

The competition was renamed the Sultan of Selangor's Cup in 2003.

The first match will be an encounter between the Selangor veterans and their Singapore counterparts while the second match will see the Selangor team taking on the Singapore selection.

Last year, the Selangor veterans beat their counterparts in a thrilling penalty shoot-out, however, the Selangor team lost to the Singapore selection.

In the match between the veterans, Selangor scored a 1-0 win over the Singapore counterpart with the winning goalcoming from former international Shahrin Majid in the last minute of the game.

However, the match between Selangor and Singapore selection was a one sided affair with the Lions romping to a 6-0 victory.

As the champions, Singapore took home RM50,000 as well as the prestigious Sultan of Selangor Cup while the Red Giants settled for RM10,000.

Abdul Karim said tickets for this year's Sultan of Selangor Cup tournament would be on sale from Sept 12.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Isnin, 29 Ogos 2011

The Star Online: Metro: Central

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