Stepping out collectively and in model

KUALA LUMPUR: The track Saya Anak Malaysia reverberated inside trains as commuters sang and celebrated their tradition, music and traditions as a part of a Malaysia Day flashmob.

An enormous crowd of passionate Malaysians in sarong, retro outfits and conventional costumes confirmed up at numerous practice stations right here and sang patriotic songs as a part of the “Keretapi Sarong” programme yesterday.

Devash Shammugam, 23, who got here with 14 pals representing Hindus, stated there must be extra occasions just like Keretapi Sarong, which unites Malaysians from numerous backgrounds.

The United Malaysian Hindu Youth Fellowship president, who travelled from the LRT Ampang Line to the occasion location in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, stated he noticed many Malaysians of various backgrounds gathering there to have a good time the individuality of the nation.

“I’m proud to be a Malaysian. If there are extra of those cultural actions, it would positively strengthen our bond,” he stated.

Pupil Eilliyah Fong Abdullah, 19, who got here together with her household, stated she was awed by the patriotism proven by individuals.

“It’s a very ‘occurring’ occasion,” she added.

All aboard: Individuals of the Keretapi Sarong programme celebrating Malaysia Day in a enjoyable approach. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Eilliyah, who was on board the MRT from Kajang, stated she hoped that Malaysians would keep united and never battle over racial and political points.

Keretapi Sarong, which is in its sixth yr, goals to encourage using public transport and likewise celebrates the sarong as a standard style and tradition.

It’s organised by the neighborhood group Locco (Native Companion) with the Transport Ministry as its most important collaborator.

The ministry stated it hopes the collaboration would encourage sarong-wearing folks to expertise practice providers deliberate alongside the RapidKL community of MRT and LRT strains.

This yr, Keretapi Sarong added three new stations – Putrajaya and KLIA by way of the ERL practice community to the 5 present stations, and KL Sentral.

Nur Sabrina Zainuddin, 23, stated she plucked up the braveness to attend the occasion solo after studying promotional materials about “Geng Takda Geng (Gang And not using a Gang)”, a gathering and ice-breaking session for individuals who got here alone for the Keretapi Sarong flashmob.

The logistics worker had no regrets turning up.

“After attending to know the folks in Geng Takda Geng, I really feel we’re actually united like one household as a result of they welcomed me.”

Even ‘Spider-man’ on the Bukit Bintang MRT station swings into motion.

Additionally in Geng Takda Geng was actual property negotiator Nur Nadhirah Ariffin, 31, who wished that extra occasions like this might be held.

Nur Nadhirah, who took the LRT from Gombak, stated the sarong is one thing expensive to all Malaysians and never simply the Malays.

“Malaysia Day could be very vital for me as a result of it’s a remembrance of what made us at present. I’m very proud to be a Malaysian,” she stated.

Keretapi Sarong yesterday included actions, cultural video games and sing-alongs led by teams of volunteers and strategic companions stationed in any respect eight stations.

The ultimate cease was the Bukit Bintang MRT station, earlier than individuals walked to Pavilion.

It was thrilling to see Malaysians coming collectively simply to have enjoyable to have a good time the event, stated Nurazam CY, who’s from Jejaka, an NGO which focuses on hurt discount for HIV and AIDS.

The 32-year-old stated the sarong and batik had been his every day apparel, which he wore with satisfaction.

Clad in a yellow sarong, he stated there was just one phrase to explain yesterday’s Malaysia Day flashmob: “Unity”.