Youth encouraged to use social media for national unity and values
He advised them to avoid divisive rhetoric that could threaten the country's harmony.
'Students must cultivate love for the nation in all their actions and pursue education diligently as it is key to preserving independence and national progress,' he said.
Mohamad Fauzi reminded them to cherish the peace and freedom achieved through past sacrifices.
He spoke at the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 campaign for Kedah at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jitra.
The younger generation, as future leaders, must embrace patriotism early to avoid losing their Malaysian identity amid globalisation, he added.
The Information Department (JAPEN) has introduced the '1 Home, 1 Jalur Gemilang' campaign to promote national pride during the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.
'Flying the Jalur Gemilang symbolises unity, dignity, and national identity,' Mohamad Fauzi said.
He encouraged displaying the flag at homes, businesses, and government offices to honour Malaysia's spirit.
The event also featured the Kedah leg of the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang convoy with 43 ministry and agency vehicles.
Other activities included the Safe Internet Campaign, a national quiz, and 12 service booths by government and private agencies.
Communications Ministry senior division secretary Mazlan Abd Mutalib and JAPEN director-general Julina Johan also attended. – Bernama
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
3 hours ago
- The Star
MCA Youth lodges police reports over Jalur Gemilang mishap and threats
PETALING JAYA: Selangor and Penang MCA Youth have filed police reports against Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and Terengganu Umno Youth over a social media post displaying the Jalur Gemilang with 12 stripes instead of the official 14. Petaling Jaya MCA Youth chief Andy Teoh stated that the first report was personal, concerning an Aug 11 video in which Dr Akmal allegedly made a threatening statement to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) over a flat-related case involving a hardware store owner. Teoh noted that Dr Akmal had previously expressed his intention to visit a hardware shop owner in Kepala Batas, Penang, to "teach" him how to display the national flag correctly. Teoh emphasised that politicians and assemblymen have no authority to interfere with the DPP's work, and such actions amounted to obstruction of justice. The second report pertained to Terengganu Umno Youth's Facebook post featuring the 12-stripe Jalur Gemilang, which was seen as disrespectful to the national flag. Teoh remarked that Dr Akmal had previously called for police action in similar flag incidents involving others and should be held to the same standard by voluntarily suspending himself until investigations are completed. "Now that Terengganu Umno has displayed the flag incorrectly, the Umno Youth chief should be treated the same way and suspended from his position pending investigation," Teoh said after lodging the report at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters on Tuesday (Aug 12) night. Four police reports were lodged by Teoh, Petaling Jaya MCA Youth deputy secretary Lok Cha Jung, Penang MCA Youth chief Sit Jie Hao, and Bangi MCA Youth chief Yang Kok Bao. MCA Youth divisions from Petaling Jaya, Bangi, Hulu Langat, Sekinchan, Klang, Sungai Besar, Pandan, and Penang members also attended to show support. Sit Jie Hao stated that elected representatives should protect the people, not threaten them. "The police are already investigating, and it is up to them to decide whether to charge the shop owner. Dr Akmal's threats amount to online bullying. "Penang does not welcome him; he should focus on serving his own constituency instead of meddling in others' affairs," he said, adding that without a report, police might not act. Yang Kok Bao stressed that the law should be applied equally. "The shop owner has already apologised. We hope the Terengganu Umno case will be investigated in the same way," he said. Klang MCA Youth chief Sean Wong Zhi Xuan noted that Sin Chew Daily's editor-in-chief had previously been detained over a misplacement of the national flag. "Both the Sin Chew editor-in-chief and the shop owner have faced the consequences of their actions. Now that Terengganu Umno Youth has made a mistake, the police should investigate equally and without double standards," he said. The controversy began when a 59-year-old hardware shop owner in Kepala Batas, Penang, was investigated for flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down outside his premises. He said the mistake occurred while measuring a flagpole and was corrected shortly after. Dr Akmal, a vocal critic of improper flag displays, had announced plans to protest at the shop. On Tuesday, Terengganu Umno Youth faced online ridicule after posting a social media image of the Jalur Gemilang with only 12 stripes instead of the official 14, despite previously condemning others for similar errors. In a later Facebook video, Dr Akmal confirmed the mistake came from a Terengganu Umno Youth member who designed the poster. He called for the authorities to investigate and prosecute the individual.
Malaysiakini
4 hours ago
- Malaysiakini
Akmal calls for police action on T'ganu Umno Youth, brands Loke 'hypocrite'
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh declared today that he will continue his campaign against the desecration of the Jalur Gemilang. In a Facebook video, he urged authorities to investigate and prosecute the Terengganu Umno Youth member responsible for a poster bearing incorrect flag stripes. Akmal also branded DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke...
Sinar Daily
4 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
PM launches ILMU, Malaysia's first home-grown multimodal AI
Fully developed, owned and operated in Malaysia, it is built by YTL AI Labs, in partnership with Universiti Malaya. 12 Aug 2025 08:43pm Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his keynote address at the official launch of the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, today. - Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched Malaysia's home-grown multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model, 'ILMU', during the inaugural ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) today. ILMU is Malaysia's own multimodal large language model (LLM), trained on local language and data to understand our culture, context and daily realities. Fully developed, owned and operated in Malaysia, it is built by YTL AI Labs, in partnership with Universiti Malaya (UM). ILMU keeps data local and gives the nation strategic control over its AI future, ensuring we lead with intelligence rooted in our own values and voice. The name ILMU stands for Intelek Luhur Malaysia Untukmu, reflecting the model's core values of 'Intelek', for context-aware intelligence; 'Luhur', for ethical foundations rooted in Malaysian values; 'Malaysia', for cultural and linguistic fluency; and 'Untukmu', because it is built to serve all Malaysians. ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo were also present at the launch. Meanwhile, Gobind, in a statement, applauded the establishment of ILMU, a groundbreaking Malaysian innovation by YTL AI Labs that reflects the national vision for a future driven by technology, inclusivity, and cultural relevance. "Built by Malaysians for Malaysians, ILMU showcases our ability to create world-class AI infrastructure while preserving our linguistic and cultural identity. "This is more than just technology; it is a step towards empowering our people, our businesses, and our nation in the digital era,' he said. YTL Power International Bhd managing director Datuk Seri Yeoh Seok Hong said ILMU represents YTL's commitment to innovation, rooted in Malaysia's diverse cultural and intellectual heritage. YTL AI Labs said ILMU performed on par with state-of-the-art models like GPT-4o and Llama 3.1. It said ILMU achieved the highest score among all frontier models in Bahasa Melayu language understanding (MalayMMLU - a test of multi-domain knowledge in Malay), demonstrating stronger performance on real-world prompts. ILMUchat (the AI Chatbot) for consumers will be available for early access on Malaysia Day, Sept 16, 2025. The public is welcome to register their interest at - BERNAMA
