Penang cancels Merdeka Day celebration due to Covid-19, says state exco | Malay Mail

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Penang cancels Merdeka Day celebration due to Covid-19, says state exco

Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020 08:33 PM MYT

The Jalur Gemilang is displayed along the boulevard in Putrajaya in conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka Day. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon GEORGE TOWN, Aug 25 — The Penang state National Day celebration on August 31 has been cancelled because of the Covid-10 situation, said state government official events chairman, Datuk Law Choo Kiang.

“The State Executive Council , which met on August 19, took the decision to cancel the celebration this year,” he said in a statement today, adding that parades and gatherings on August 31 are also discouraged. — Bernama

 

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