Kuala lumpur: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today called on all civil servants to proudly display the Jalur Gemilang at their homes and workplaces in conjunction with the National Month celebration. "Show your patriotism and embrace the spirit of MERDEKA!" he said in a post on Facebook.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, through a poster attached to the post, Tan Sri Shamsul emphasized that the spirit of MERDEKA should not be seasonal, but must be embraced everywhere and at all times. He explained his definition of the MERDEKA spirit through an acronym: M for manifesting loyalty, E for empathy for the people, R for relevance, D for dedication, E for emotion, K for 'Karisma' (charismatic), and A for 'amanah' (trustworthy).

On July 27, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil called on all Malaysians to support the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang Campaign to demonstrate love for the country and as a symbol of unity ahead of the National Day and Malaysia Day 2025 celebrations. The campaign was initiated to instil a sense of patriotism among the population, ensuring that patriotism remains at its highest level.