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                                <title><![CDATA[ Jalur Gemilang few and far in between as flag fracas, tough times dampen Merdeka spirit ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Fewer national flags appear to be on display at homes and private buildings, less than 24 hours before Aug 31. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Govt makes it mandatory for ministries, agencies to send 'as many as possible' for Anwar's Merdeka speech ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Chief Secretary Mohd Zuki Ali also urges civil servants to stay longer to attend the prime minister's speech and the Merdeka celebration tomorrow. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Flaunting patriotism with style ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ Tailor Helmaliza Md Isa finds her hands full during the month of August as she transforms the Jalur Gemilang into patriotic ensembles for children who will be taking part in National Day parades and Merdeka-themed activities at school. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Fahmi gives 'time constraint' as reason for keeping out TV channel from Merdeka Day parade ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 05:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ The communications and digital minister, however, says the situation was not unique to Awesome TV, as several other companies were also eliminated from the parade. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Respect govt's agenda for Merdeka celebration, says Zahid ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ The deputy prime minister says the agenda and theme of this year's celebration should be accepted and supported by all. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Unmasking Malaysia's National Day charades ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ As the years go by and Malaysia continues to evolve, it is essential to remember the double standards and deviations that have marked the nation's history. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ 'Invasion Day' rallies mark divisive national holiday in Australia ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ There is currently no mention of indigenous Australians in the constitution, adopted in 1901. ]]></description>
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                                <title><![CDATA[ Ipoh business owners who don't fly Jalur Gemilang to face RM250 fine ]]></title>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                <description><![CDATA[ The Ipoh mayor says the compounds will be issued in accordance with the general conditions written at the back of business premise licences under Section 107(2) of the Local Government Act. ]]></description>
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