Kota Kinabalu: Preparations are underway for the 2025 State-level Malaysia Day celebration at Padang Merdeka on Sept 16.
State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, who is also Chairman of the State-level Malaysia Day Celebration Main Committee, presided over the final meeting on Tuesday, where she received reports on the progress of preparations from the Secretary Datuk Josie Lai, who is also Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS).
Heads of 14 Sub-Committees entrusted with their respective responsibilities also presented reports.
Head of State Tun Musa Aman and his consort Toh Puan Faridah Tussin will grace the occasion.
Apart from an entertainment programme, Liew said a lucky draw for the general public will be held, too, with attractive prizes for the winners. These include smart phones, a TV set, electrical appliances, bicycles, hotel stay and buffet vouchers.
“There will also be free Milo drinks, ice-cream and balloons for children, sponsored by generous companies,” she added.
Among those present were Deputy Permanent Secretary II to KePKAS, Datin Dr Cleopatra Asing, Sabah Cultural Board General Manager Mackey Apison, Sri Pelancongan Sabah CEO Thonny Chee, ACP Sabarudin and DSP Lee Nyuk Kim from Sabah Contingent Police, Government Printer Liew Chern Wei, DBKK Director of Corporate Affairs Rosie Inus Molukun, Information Department’s Head of Media & Corporate Communications, Dr Diana Dominic and RTM Sabah Principal Assistant Director Aris Arapa (TV Programme).
