AKM Organising 'Ekspresi Merdeka' Creative Video Contest From June 5 To Aug 8
The competition runs from June 5 to Aug 8, and aims to encourage public participation in commemorating the country's independence through creative expression.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said state-level winners will compete in the national finals, which will conclude on Sept 13.
'The objective of the competition is to encourage more Malaysians to enliven the spirit of independence using creative platforms.
'Further information about the competition is available on the AKM's official website and social media channels,' he said at his weekly press conference today.
Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, said a variety of engaging activities, including interactive nationhood sessions and lucky draws, will be held in conjunction with the state-level prize-giving ceremonies on Aug 23 and 24, and the national-level finale on Sept 13.
He also expressed hope that the initiative will inspire more dynamic and relevant forms of patriotic expression among the public.
The programme is being held in collaboration with government agencies, private companies, and non-governmental organisations - including the Ministry of Education, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Mydin Hypermarket, and the National Association of Tahfiz al-Quran Institutions.
On June 11, Fahmi announced that Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni has been chosen as the official theme for the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day, with the MADANI logo retained as the logo for this year's celebrations.
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