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Jalur Gemilang campaign launch moves to Sutera Harbour this Friday
Published on: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KOTA KINABALU: The state-level Jalur Gemilang campaign launch will now take place at Magellan Sutera Harbour this Friday (Aug1) in conjunction with the 68th National Day celebration. City police chief ACP Kasim Muda said in a statement on Wednesday the event, originally planned for the Kota Kinabalu Community Hall, will be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said state leaders, department heads, and representatives from both public and private sectors are expected to attend the launch. The highlight of the event will be the flag-off of the Jalur Gemilang Convoy led by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) with participation from RTM, the Information Department, and other agencies. The 20-vehicle convoy will travel across all districts in Sabah from Aug 1 to 31, with no road closures planned during its journey. ACP Kasim said the convoy symbolises the spirit of patriotism and aims to foster unity and national integration among the state's diverse communities. The journey will conclude at Padang Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu, on Aug 31 in conjunction with the state-level National Day celebration. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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