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- M'sians from all walks of life attend Merdeka Day Promises Fulfilled rally
- Najib urges Malaysians to protect 55 years of unity
- 7.9 magnitude quake strikes east Philippines, tsunami alert lifted (Update)
| M'sians from all walks of life attend Merdeka Day Promises Fulfilled rally Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:04 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Tens of thousands of patriotic Malaysians gathered at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil for the Promises Fulfilled rally in conjunction with the Merdeka Day celebrations on Friday. The multi-racial boisterous crowd stood as one as they joined in to watch some performance-packed events. The crowd excitedly waved the Jalur Gemilang flag and cheered loudly as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah entered the stadium at 8.30pm followed by fireworks. Najib and Rosmah led the country's leaders and Gen Y participants on a 380m 'unity walk' in the stadium before proceeding to the centre of the stadium where the main stage was located. One of the main highlights of the event is the Tweet Up Merdeka where organizers hope to set a new world record by getting one million tweets in an hour between 8.15pm and 9.15pm via #Merdeka55. Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim thanked everyone for turning up in full force to celebrate Merdeka Day in the spirit of patriotism. |
| Najib urges Malaysians to protect 55 years of unity Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:57 AM PDT PETALING JAYA: Malaysians must protect the unity of the past 55 years that has helped shape the nation into a successful country, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Addressing a massive crowd at the Promises Fulfilled rally in conjunction with Merdeka day at the National Stadium, the prime minister said it was the role of today's generation of leaders and citizens to bring meaning to the country's independence. "The first generation fought to achieve independence, followed by the next generation of leaders and citizens who fought to fill it. "Now, we are together with the leaders and rakyat who are fighting to bring meaning to our independence," he said. Najib said that not all countries who had gained independence were "rich, peaceful and strong". However, he said that with the support, cooperation and contributions from leaders and citizens since gaining independence 55 years ago, Malaysia was now a successful country. "A country that is richer, more peaceful and stronger by the day. After 55 years of building our country and setting our direction, we have to remember the base of our independence - unity. "If we don't protect what we own, we own nothing," he said. Najib said that Malaysia's harmonious blend of races and inclusive policies had allowed everyone to contribute in the country's successes and face any challenge. Referring to Thursday night's gathering of "Janji Demokrasi" by non-governmental association coalition Gabungan Janji, Najib said they were the minority. "Last night was not the majority (of people). Tonight is the majority that is assembling," he declared. More in The Star Saturday. |
| 7.9 magnitude quake strikes east Philippines, tsunami alert lifted (Update) Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:49 AM PDT PETALING JAYA: A tsunami warning has been lifted for Japan, Taiwan and a number of Pacific island countries but remained in effect for the Philippines, Indonesia and Belau following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday off the Philippines. The Pacific Tsunami Warning center issued the updated warning, which also kept a number of areas of the Pacific on watch for a potential tsunami following the quake. The quake hit the sea area east of the Philippines triggering the tsunami warning for the archipelago, Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 34 kilometres (21 miles) and hit at 8:47pm (1247 GMT) some 139 kilometres east of the city of Sulangan, eastern Samar. |
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