Flag Hoisted Along Jln Muara
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Consultative Council of Kampung Tanah Jambu/Salar and the local residents’ yesterday evening came up with a unique way to show their patriotism to the country in conjunction with the 23rd National Day celebrations this year.

They turned up in full force to fix national flags to lamp-posts along Jalan Muara from the boundary of Kg Salambigar/Kg Tanah Jambu up to Kg Salar/Kg Kapok boundary covering a distance of 5km.

The unique flag-hoisting event was led by Village Head Awg Haji Asar bin Haji Beruddin.

He said this is the second time they have hoisted the national flags along Jalan Muara, the first during His Majesty's birthday celebration last year.

The objective was not only to enliven the atmosphere but also to instil the spirit of patriotism and nationalism among the local residents especially the youth in showing their love to the country and the beloved ruler.

The initiative is also in line with this year's theme "Iltizam Memperkasa Keupayaan Bangsa" or "Commitment Empowers National Capability", he said, adding that the event is going to be one of the Consultative Council's annual projects.

At yesterday's function, about 100 national flags were fixed to lamp-posts along Jalan Muara. They were sponsored by the local residents and the Consultative Council of Kg Tanah Jamb_ u/Salar in Mukim Mentiri.

At the event, Awg Haji Asar presented the national flags to Awg Mohd Din Bin Haji Ahmad, secretary of the consultative council, to kick-start the flag-hoisting ceremony, which lasted from 5pm to 9pm.

Meanwhile, the consultative council will be holding a "Sports Fest 2007" in July this year in conjunction with His Majesty's birthday celebrations following popular demand from the public.

The festival will include an old model car race and other traditional sports activities as well as fun-filled games. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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