Getting organized for Merdeka

D-Day: 30 August, residents of Taman Langat Jaya are geared up for a semi-spontaneous Merdeka celebration, as it is the culmination of the annual community sports day.

The event is going to be held on the field adjacent to the community hall in Taman Langat Jaya. The spirit of Merdeka is already apparent among the residents as cars are being decorated with mini Malaysian flags. We have had lots of help with our preparations. In fact, the Kuala Langat Local District Council has graciously provided us with tents, p.a system and technical assistance; not forgetting the 9 hampers of goodies for winners of the community sports events.

Parlimentarian, Y.B Tuan Abdullah Sani Bin Abdul Hamid will be gracing the event, which will start at the stroke of midnight with declarations of MERDEKA! Malaysian flags will be distributed to the children of the area as well as bags of sweets. The decorations are already underway as the excitement builds up.

More pictures of the preparations will be posted in due time.

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