Information Department Holds Patriotism Exhibition

Photographs of all the Yang di-Pertuan Agong since independence are on display at the “50 Years of Scaling to the Golden Summit” three-day exhibition organised by the Information Department at the Central Market.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) — The Information Department will hold a three-day exhibition themed “50 Years of Scaling to the Golden Summit” beginning tomorrow at the Pasar Seni (Central Market) here.

A statement from the department said the exhibition, from 10am to 10pm, was to enable the people to appreciate the country’s development in various fields since independence.

“It is also to enable the public to know about the struggles and contributions of past leaders such as Datuk Onn Jaafar, Tan Sri Aishah Ghani, Tun Ghafar Baba, Tun Tan Siew Sin, Tun Temenggung Jugah and Tun V.T. Sambanthan.” it added.

The achievements of various individuals like the late Mohktar Dahari (football), Misbun Sidek (badminton), Nicol David (Squash), Datuk Azhar Mansor (sailing), the late Sudirman Arshad and Datuk Siti Nurhaliza (entertainment), Arena Wati, Datuk A. Samad Said and Zurinah Hassan (Malay literature) and top 2004 SPM candidate Nur Amalina Che Bakri (education) are also featured in the exhibition.

Also displayed are photographs of all the Yang di-Pertuan Agong since independence.

The side events include a karaoke competition, stage performances and quizzes.

– BERNAMA