Prime Minister pays tribute to warriors in defending the country
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday paid tribute to national warriors and their roles and sacrifices in defending Malaysia’s peace and security from the threats of violence.
In a one-minute- 40- second video clip uploaded on YouTube in conjunction with the Warriors’ Day celebration yesterday, the Prime Minister said the Warriors’ Day was celebrated to commemorate the warriors’ deeds and contributions to the country.
“Without them, our country would be flooded by illegal immigrants and we would be facing a lot of problems.
“Lest we forget that it was our warriors who saved us from the (communist) terrorists’ attempt to take over power in the country by force,” he said.
Dr Mahathir said the celebration was also aimed at nurturing an attitude of gratitude in Malaysians for the sacrifices made by the warriors in defending the sovereignty of the country.
The prime minister said the warriors were willing to make sacrifices for the sake of the country and many of them had been killed in the line of duty.
“Because of their willingness to make sacrifices, our country is safe and we are able to live in a safe environment and continue to progress for ourselves and our society.
“With the Warriors’ Day, we will always be reminded of their roles and feel grateful for to and for their willingness to make sacrifices for the race, religion and the country,” he said.
The Warriors’ Day is celebrated on July 31 each year and since 1968, the Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police have been taking turns to organise the celebration.
The celebration at Putrajaya this year was hosted by the Armed Forces and graced by the Yang di- Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V. — Bernama