On 26 August 2021, Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group has launched its raise-the-flag campaign, ‘JPB Semarak Merdeka 2021’ in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.

As part of the celebrations, Johor Port distributed the mini Jalur Gemilang flag to its port users and Government agencies operating in the Multi-Purpose Port which aims to spread the patriotic spirit while encouraging people to raise the Jalur Gemilang.

Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port affixed the Jalur Gemilang to hauliers (lorries carrying various cargoes to the Port), and in turn received appreciative honks and thumbs-up signs from the hauliers. Some of them even asked for more flags to take home for their friends and family. Also present at the mini Jalur Gemilang flag distribution were Badariatunnisak Binti Badri, Head of Custom Pasir Gudang, and senior management of Johor Port.

“As Malaysia’s Southern Gateway Multi-Purpose Port, we want to show our pride in being Malaysian as well as to showcase the Malaysian solidarity during this challenging period. Hence, we have raised the Jalur Gemilang within the Port to celebrate and commemorate this National month,” said Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port.

Although the Johor state level National Day parade is put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Johor Port will continue  to demonstrate love and patriotism for the country by enlivening the spirit of National month at Johor Port. Johor Port dedicates this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day to the dedication and perseverance of all Malaysians and the Government in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.