UCAPAN OLEH
TYT DATO’ KENNEDY JAWAN
DUTA BESAR MALAYSIA KE JEPUN
SEMPENA SAMBUTAN HARI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
31 OGOS 2020
Yang Dihormati warga HBS Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Tokyo,
All LRS present here today,
Selamat Pagi, Good morning, Ohayou Gozaimasu,
1. Terlebih dahulu, saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua yang hadir pada pagi ini – semua HBS dan juga LRS - bagi bersama-sama menjayakan Upacara Menaikkan Bendera Malaysia (Jalur Gemilang) dan menyanyikan Lagu Negaraku, bersempena dengan Hari Kebangsaan Malaysia tahun 2020.
2. Sepertimana saudara dan saudari sedia atau mungkin maklum, saya sekeluarga masih lagi dalam tempoh kuarantin setelah pulang dari tanah air baru-baru ini. Walaupun saya tidak dapat hadir secara fizikal bagi acara pada pagi ini, akan tetapi ia tidak dapat menghalang kita untuk bersama-sama meraikan acara yang penting di dalam sejarah Negara kita.
Saudara dan Saudari,
3. Tanggal 31 Ogos, merupakan tarikh bersejarah bagi kita sebagai warganegara Malaysia; tidak kira bangsa, agama, keturunan dan latar belakang. Justeru, saya amat bersyukur pada hari ini kerana kita dapat bersama-sama meraikannya di Tokyo, Jepun.
4. Pada tahun ini, "Malaysia Prihatin" telah dipilih sebagai tema sambutan Hari Kebangsaan.
5. The theme “Malaysia Prihatin” or Malaysia Cares is in line with the government’s aspiration as all Malaysians come together to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia. It also showcased the government’s initiatives in ensuring the continuity in the lives of Malaysians through initiatives that improved the economy of the country and the welfare of the people.
6. In Malaysia, this year's National Day celebration on Aug 31 will definitely be history in the making for Malaysians as it will be the first time the parade, which will be televised, will adhere to practices under the new normal. The event will be pre-recorded separately for each contingent in order to reduce mass public gatherings, as well as to ensure COVID-19 pandemic standard operating procedures are complied with.
7. The Government will also not hold any procession as was the case before. This time, the (National Day) event will be held at Dataran Pahlawan, Putrajaya with His Majesty inspecting a guard of honour.
Ladies and gentlemen,
8.As we celebrate the 63rd year of independence, we must also remember the 63rd anniversary of Malaysia-Japan relations that was established in 1957.
9.The role of our Embassy since then has evolved to become what we are today. This would not have been possible without the dedicated officials and staffs who have rendered their services for the King and country through their respective roles since 1957.
10.This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we interact and carry out our roles in the Embassy. I hope despite these unprecedented times, we will continue to celebrate Malaysia with patriotism, unity and love for the country.
11.Lastly, allow me to once again thank all of you, for your presence this morning and wish all you Selamat Hari Kebangsaan ke 63!
Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka!
