Malaysia Day Bash With A Difference This Year

KOTA KINABALU (Sabah), Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The national-level Malaysia Day celebration will be different this year. Firstly, it will be held over three days from Sept 15, at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex, here in the state of Sabah. Secondly, it will incorporate a Malaysia Day Carnival with concerts on each of the three days, by three different media group, Astro (on the first night), RTM (on the second night) and TV3 (on the third night). Thirdly, the celebration will be held in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. These details were disclosed by Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Masidi Manjun, who is the joint chairman of the Malaysia Day Celebration Organising Committee, in the text of speech delivered by the ministry permanent secretary Rosmadi Sulai at a session with the media in conjunction with Malaysia Day 2017. Masidi said there would also be an exhibition on the use of digital technology by the people. He said Prime Minister Najib Razak would attend the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16 which carried the concept of ‘harmony and diversity’ to spur the spirit of patriotism. “Some 1,500 people will provide special performances in various segments at the highlight of the celebration beginning at 8 pm on that day,” he said. Masidi said he expected about 30,000 people from all walks of life to attend the celebration. “I hope the people will turn out in full force to appreciate and support the Malaysia Day activities that will serve as a platform to foster a sense of belonging among the multiracial community,” he added. -- BERNAMA