KOTA KINABALU, July 28 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal reminded the people in the state today to not use the differences in their race, culture, religion or skin color as a hindrance to strengthen the existing unity.
He said the people should look for common ground and noble values to maintain the existing unity and harmony for the benefit of the future generation.
Mohd Shafie said the country’s past freedom fighters had sacrificed a lot and mobilised all their energy to free the beloved country from colonialism to ensure a better future for the present Malaysian generation.
“Therefore, it is important for today’s generation to continue the noble struggle of the past freedom fighters by continuing to nurture love for the country. We need to strengthen our country with good values, not only through shouts, but also by practising them.
“We need to contribute and serve the country … We lead and develop the country not only for today’s generation, but also for the future generation, so that they too will benefit greatly from what we are fighting for now,” he said when launching the state-level 2020 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign here today.
Also present were State Secretary Datuk Safar Untong and Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Samsuni Mohd Nor, State Assembly Speaker Datuk Syed Abas Syed Ali, deputy chief ministers Datuk Jaujan Sambakong, Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau and Datuk Christina Liew, state cabinet members and heads of federal and state departments and agencies.
Speaking to reporters after the event, Mohd Shafie said such a programme formed a platform to enliven the National Month celebration by waving the Jalur Gemilang.
Earlier, those present followed the special message delivered by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in Putrajaya, which was broadcast life by RTM.
For the state-level launch, it was carried out with the hoisting of the Jalur Gemilang and the state flag, followed with the singing of the national anthem and the state anthem, Sabah Tanah Airku.
The event was held on a moderate scale, but lively, with the presence of about 250 guests and carried out in according with the prescribed standard operating procedures (SOP), especially on social distancing and wearing of face mask.
— NNN-BERNAMA
