EP12: Am I Unpatriotic If I Don't Hang The Jalur Gemilang?

Talk Je Lah

English - August 23, 2022 06:29 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB
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With Hari Merdeka just a week away, the issue of patriotism has cropped up once again following the Kuantan Municipal Council's (MBK) order that business owners hang the Jalur Gemilang or be fined RM250.

Amid claims that those who don't display the national flag do not love the country as much as they should, this begs the question - should these people be labelled as "unpatriotic"? And should they be forced into displaying their loyalty towards the country by displaying the Jalur Gemilang?

In this episode, host Sarah Yeoh shares her thoughts on the issue along with the message that patriotism is more than just hanging flags - rather, it's an emotion that can only come from within willingly.