Sea of colours, spirit of unity at Penang’s National Day celebration

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Thousands gathered in a sea of red, white, blue and yellow at the Penang state-level 68th National Day celebration at Batu Kawan Stadium.   Families said the celebration instilled pride and unity, with many emphasising the importance of teaching children to love Malaysia.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/5d9b5fhv  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00A young boy's spirited cry of Merdeka rang out at the Penang State Level 68th National Day celebration,

00:12capturing the pride and excitement of thousands in Batukawan on Sunday.

00:16For many, it was a rare chance to get up close to a police patrol car and even step inside two Gempita 8x8 armored vehicles,

00:23part of a showcase by the police, armed forces and fire and rescue department to inspire patriotism among the public.

00:31We feel very happy to come here to Batukawan to celebrate Merdeka with all our community friends.

00:38We feel very proud to be a Malaysian.

00:44When we came here, we came from 7.08.

00:49We went here and we didn't have enough people here.

00:55But here it is really nice because we took that turn.

00:59We will bring their children to make Merdeka and give them a better job.

01:09A sea of red, white, blue and yellow filled the stadium, as 122 contingents with 7,533

01:15participants and 22 vehicle units marched past under the blazing sun.

01:21The parade featured government departments, GLCs, NGOs, cultural performances and more,

01:27all themed Malaysia Madani, Rakyat Disantuni.

01:31On the main stage, Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramlinga Talib, Chief Minister Chau Konyao

01:36and other state leaders took the salute as contingents marched proudly by.

01:41The crowd was also entertained by the SMJK Jitsin Choir, traditional dances and the mohibah drum ensemble.

01:48Despite the sweltering heat, families said the event was remarkable.

01:52So it's a good event and we really enjoy it although it's very hot.

01:56Our family all really enjoyed the show, the parade is showing in the morning until now.

02:03And then we can really see how is our badan community, and then how they started, and then how they are doing their everything.

02:13So we feel happy.

02:15The participants said the parade was a showcase of patriotism and a reminder that the spirit of independence remains alive across generations.

02:23For the people of Malaysia, we are the mostdarous people to support our nation, and for the more, the greater and greater.

02:33Because we bring the children of our children to live our faith, and give them their faith.

02:39I will advise all Malaysians to live together and be a unity.

02:45Mertiak! Mertiak! Mertiak! Mertiak! Mertiak! Mertiak kepada everybody!

02:50Yeah!

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