The executive committee of the 40th National Day celebration held their second meeting yesterday at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports building.
The meeting was a continuation of the first meeting, which shared the preparations for the celebration next year including the format of field performances, venue, the chief guests for the ceremonies, the celebration’s logo and theme and rehearsals.
The meeting began with a welcoming speech from Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, who detailed the preparations actively being implemented to ensure success. The minister said, “With a high spirit of patriotism and nationhood, and based on the whole-of-nation approach, consultation and agreement, we will be able to work together and join hands in ensuring the 40th National Day celebration next year will run smoothly, orderly, perfectly and prudently.”
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin