Song and flag to represent Federal Territories
THE Federal Territories will embrace a new flag and song this Sunday, when they are launched by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
Federal Territories Minister Datuk Zulhasnan Rafique said the new flag would be used at official functions that involved Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
The minister said the existing flags for these three territories would continue to be used during events at the individual level.
“The flag and song had been used by the Federal Territories' contingent at Sukma XI in Kedah,” said Zulhasnan at a press conference recently.
He said the two elements would give the Federal Territories an identity.
He added that the king had given his consent on May 12 last year for the usage of the flag and official song.
The flag incorporates the primary colours of the Malaysian flag. It has the national crest in the centre while three stars below it symbolise the three territories.
The song, entitled Maju dan Sejahtera (Progressive and Peaceful), was composed by Datuk Wah Idris with lyrics by Sheikh Faisal Mansor. The lyrics project the hopes and aspirations of the people.
In conjunction with the launch, many activities had been lined up at the Dataran Merdeka starting from 5pm.
Celebrities such as Ziana Zain, Datuk M. Daud Kilau, Zainal Abidin, Lotter, Farhan and winner of the recent Akademi Fantasia 4 winner, Faizal, will be performing.
There will also be performances from SMK Victoria Institution school band, Fresco Harmonica Ensemble and Balle-Balle.
Dataran Merdeka will also be the venue for the launch of Merdeka Month celebration today by Zul-hasnan for the Federal Territories level.
About 5,000 Jalur Gemilang, will be distributed to government agencies, associations and representatives of residents associations and traders.
Zulhasnan said he hoped the public would display the national flag as a mark of respect and appreciation for the country’s independence.
“The Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya will be working together to distribute the flags to government agencies,” he added.
He also expressed hope that the people would light up their premises to celebrate the month-long event together.
Jalan Raja will be closed to public from 6pm onwards for the Merdeka Month launch.
In conjunction with National Day, City Hall will sell the Jalur Gemilang at its headquarters in Jalan Raja Laut, at payment counters in the Bandar Wawasan building as well as at its branches until Aug 30.
The flags will also be sold at Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang Plaza, The Mall and Suria KLCC on Aug 19 and 20.
The public are advised to use public transportation to travel to the city centre this weekend to avoid traffic congestion.
Federal Territories Minister Datuk Zulhasnan Rafique said the new flag would be used at official functions that involved Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
The minister said the existing flags for these three territories would continue to be used during events at the individual level.
“The flag and song had been used by the Federal Territories' contingent at Sukma XI in Kedah,” said Zulhasnan at a press conference recently.
He said the two elements would give the Federal Territories an identity.
He added that the king had given his consent on May 12 last year for the usage of the flag and official song.
The flag incorporates the primary colours of the Malaysian flag. It has the national crest in the centre while three stars below it symbolise the three territories.
The song, entitled Maju dan Sejahtera (Progressive and Peaceful), was composed by Datuk Wah Idris with lyrics by Sheikh Faisal Mansor. The lyrics project the hopes and aspirations of the people.
In conjunction with the launch, many activities had been lined up at the Dataran Merdeka starting from 5pm.
Celebrities such as Ziana Zain, Datuk M. Daud Kilau, Zainal Abidin, Lotter, Farhan and winner of the recent Akademi Fantasia 4 winner, Faizal, will be performing.
There will also be performances from SMK Victoria Institution school band, Fresco Harmonica Ensemble and Balle-Balle.
Dataran Merdeka will also be the venue for the launch of Merdeka Month celebration today by Zul-hasnan for the Federal Territories level.
About 5,000 Jalur Gemilang, will be distributed to government agencies, associations and representatives of residents associations and traders.
Zulhasnan said he hoped the public would display the national flag as a mark of respect and appreciation for the country’s independence.
“The Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya will be working together to distribute the flags to government agencies,” he added.
He also expressed hope that the people would light up their premises to celebrate the month-long event together.
Jalan Raja will be closed to public from 6pm onwards for the Merdeka Month launch.
In conjunction with National Day, City Hall will sell the Jalur Gemilang at its headquarters in Jalan Raja Laut, at payment counters in the Bandar Wawasan building as well as at its branches until Aug 30.
The flags will also be sold at Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang Plaza, The Mall and Suria KLCC on Aug 19 and 20.
The public are advised to use public transportation to travel to the city centre this weekend to avoid traffic congestion.
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