Join our poll: Should flying the Jalur Gemilang be compulsary?
Arfa Yunus
Ogos 25, 2013 07:34 MYT
Ogos 25, 2013 07:34 MYT
Ahead of the upcoming National Day and Malaysia Day, there seems to be a waning enthusiasm in flying the Jalur Gemilang.
Alarmed at this discouraging trend, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek announced that the government may require all premises and public or private buildings to fly the Jalur Gemilang during Merdeka-month.
Ahmad Shabery reasoned that there were many, especially owners of private premises, who are insensitive to the importance of expressing appreciation and love for the country.
Do you agree for the government's move to impose such a law? Share your opinion in our poll below:
Recently, Astro AWANI asked the public’s view on this matter through social media channels. Most people who responded disagreed with this proposal.
Here are some of the views expressed by Malaysians on micro-blogging site, Twitter: