LANGKAWI: The expression of admiration and love for the country continues to be enlivened by the Department of Information Malaysia (JaPen) through its ‘Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang Extra’ (KMJG Extra) convoy here yesterday.
KMJG Extra involved 180 participants of ‘Landy Lover Utara’ group in a convoy of 42 four-wheel drive vehicles and a bus led by Director-General of Information Datuk Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, including 21 participants in ‘Kembara Media 2018’ from 15 media agencies and organisations nationwide.
Ibrahim said the objective of the programme is to instil patriotism and love for one’s country, and to foster unity among the people.
“KMJG Extra is a continuation of the ‘Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang 2018’ that took place nationwide from July 5 till Aug 31.”
Among the places visited by the convoy are Discovery Darulaman Sanctuary, Lubuk Semilang, and a feast at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Triang with villagers.
Participants were also taken to notable attractions such as Pekan Rabu, Dataran Underwater World, Chenang Beach and Galeria Perdana to hand out more than 1,000 Jalur Gemilang flags.
Ibrahim said that media engagement in ‘Kembara Media 2018’ from Sept 8 till Sept 11 will highlight the promotion of development projects on the island being carried out by the government.
The four-day program sponsored by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) also aids the promotion of the holiday island’s new tourist spots.
“LADA will soon be the host of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2018 from Sept 12 to 14 which will see the arrival of more than 3,000 tourism industry players from all over the world. The media’s support is beneficial in disseminating information on tourist attractions here and help stimulate the local economy,” he said.
KMJG Extra also received the cooperation of the Royal Malaysia Police and the Road Transport Department, as well as the state’s education department and health department. — Bernama