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The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Patriotism in the air as flags go up nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: August is a month filled with the spirit of patriotism, where Malaysians are encouraged to decorate their homes, offices and vehicles with the Jalur Gemilang as a sign of love for the country. With 20 days left until the National Day 2025 celebration, people across the country have started flying the Jalur Gemilang, the national symbol. A Bernama survey in Kampung Baru, located in the heart of the capital, and at Perumahan Awam Sri Perak, Sentul here, found that residents have put up the Jalur Gemilang at their homes to join in the national month celebration. At Dataran Merdeka, the atmosphere of the National Day celebration is already palpable, as the area is filled with Jalur Gemilang decorations and various patriotic-themed displays. In Melaka, the Jalur Gemilang was featured along main roads such as Jalan Hang Tuah, Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, Jalan Bendahara and Jalan Laksamana, thanks to initiatives from the local authorities. Several hotels, private hospitals and tourist locations have also joined the effort to liven up the national month celebration, while fewer flags were seen at most residential areas and business premises. The patriotic atmosphere is also being felt in Kuantan, Pahang, where the Jalur Gemilang and the state flag are proudly flying along main roads, at business premises and on government administration buildings. The Kuantan City Council also launched the Jalur Gemilang and Pahang State Flag-Hoisting Programme from July 25 to Sept 16 to encourage the participation of residents. Retired government official Sallehuddin Yaakob Rahman, 62, said he intends to put up the Jalur Gemilang at his home with a new flag before National Day on Aug 31. 'God willing, I will change it to a new one before Merdeka Day, so that we can all help to liven up the atmosphere,' he said. In Kedah, the patriotic 'war' of the Jalur Gemilang can also be felt as premises and residential homes in the areas around Kota Setar, Pendang and Yan districts have begun installing the flags. Tan Chin Eng, 62, from Yan, said he usually puts up the flag every time the national month arrives. 'I will install it soon. I've noticed that some premises and houses in this area have started putting up flags since Aug 1, but there are still many that haven't,' he said. Civil servant Nur Syahirah Azlan, 34, from Kota Setar, said she installed three Jalur Gemilang flags in front of her house as a symbol of patriotism. 'Every year, my husband and I install the flags, and they stay flying until Malaysia Day. 'However, I noticed many people still don't fly the flags. Maybe because it's not compulsory, but they should at least fly one flag as a sign of love for the country,' she said. Themed 'Malaysia Madani: A Compassionate Nation', the National Day 2025 celebration on Aug 31 will be held at Dataran Putrajaya, while the Malaysia Day celebration will take place on Sept 16 in Penang.
Free Malaysia Today
21-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
KL police ex-chief finance clerk pleads guilty to using fake documents, misappropriation
Mizatul Hafiza Mohamad also faces 25 other charges of criminal breach of trust and using forged receipts. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A former chief finance clerk at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters pleaded guilty in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court today to 22 counts of using forged official government receipts totalling RM63,923.20 between September 2021 and March this year. Mizatul Hafiza Mohamad, 41, entered the plea after the charges were read out to her before judge Azrul Darus. The court set June 20 for sentencing and granted her bail at RM40,000 with one surety on all charges. She was accused of using fake Malaysian government receipts as genuine documents, issued in the names of 11 individuals and entities, including the Sri Hartamas police station quarters, Shabak Enterprise, Jinjang police barracks and Travers police station. The offences were committed at the headquarters' logistics department on Jalan Hang Tuah, between Sept 8, 2021 and March 10 this year. The charges framed under Section 471 of the Penal Code for using forged documents, punishable under Section 465, provide for up to two years' imprisonment or a fine upon conviction. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor M Saravanan asked the court to set a date for sentencing so that the prosecution could present the case facts. He also proposed bail of RM50,000 with one surety. Mizatul, who was unrepresented, appealed for a reduced bail, saying that she is taking care of her elderly parents and is unmarried. 'I work as an assistant administrative officer in a government department and earn RM3,000 a month,' she told the court. In a separate courtroom before judge Hamidah Deril, Mizatul claimed trial to another 21 charges of using forged receipts worth RM30,695.60. These documents bore the names of 13 individuals, including police personnel and residents of police quarters. These offences, allegedly committed between Sept 1, 2023 and Jan 15 this year, also fall under Sections 471 and 465 of the Penal Code. Mizatul also faces four counts of criminal breach of trust involving RM101,635.30, which she allegedly misappropriated while entrusted to manage government funds. The offences were allegedly committed at the same department between Sept 8, 2021 and Jan 15 this year. The charges fall under Section 409 of the Penal Code for criminal breach of trust, which carries a sentence of two to 20 years' imprisonment, whipping and a possible fine upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Raihanah Abd Razak did not offer bail, citing the non-bailable nature of the offence. However, the accused appealed for bail, noting that she had already been granted a RM40,000 bail in the earlier case and requested a similar amount. Hamidah allowed bail at RM44,000 with one surety and fixed June 20 for mention and appointment of legal counsel.
