Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares) has been chosen as the theme for this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.The theme was chosen in recognition of the caring, determined and patient nature of Malaysians in facing the trials and tribulations posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The government’s caring nature in prioritising the welfare of the people is shown through its ‘Prihatin’ (economic stimulus package) initiative,” he said.
“Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Rukun Negara, from July 9 to Sept 16, was launched on 9 July 2020 at the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya; the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang will be held on July 28 in Putrajaya. “Other than that, the National Day will be celebrated on Aug 31 in Kuala Lumpur; and the Malaysia Day will be held on Sept 16 in Sibu, Sarawak,” he said.
