KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all Malaysians to proudly wave the Jalur Gemilang and reflect on the nation’s history as Independence Day approaches. Speaking at the National Month and Fly Jalur Gemilang 2024 launch ceremony, Anwar emphasized that Malaysia’s current status is the result of collective sacrifices made by all its people, uniting Malays, Chinese, Indians, Sabahans, and Sarawakians in the struggle for freedom.
Anwar recounted the efforts of the nation’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, and his comrades who raised funds for their mission to London to seek independence. He highlighted that the unity among different ethnic groups was crucial in overcoming colonial rule. “Today, I am not asking for wealth or riches, but simply for all Malaysians to proudly wave the Jalur Gemilang,” Anwar stated, urging the nation to honor the sacrifices of their forefathers.
