Felda Perasu Dazzles With Led Lights, Jalur Gemilang Ahead Of National Day

GUA MUSANG, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Like a festival of lights, the nights in Felda Perasu have taken on a new glow as thousands of light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs twinkle alongside hundreds of Jalur Gemilang flags fluttering proudly at every corner of the settlement.

The lively atmosphere was created through the initiative of the settlers, who have been working together over the past two weeks to decorate their homes in anticipation of the 68th National Day celebrations on Aug 31.

Gerakan Persatuan Wanita Felda Perasu chairman Aminah Mohamad said more than 1,000 residents expressed their love for the country through Jalur Gemilang-themed decorations, fostering patriotism among the younger generation.

“Most of the participants are senior citizens who do not mind spending thousands of ringgit just to celebrate the National Day.

“Their patriotic spirit is truly remarkable, with some even playing patriotic songs and wearing Jalur Gemilang-themed outfits,” she told reporters at Felda Perasu here today.

Resident Saluma Hassan, 62, said she spent nearly RM500 to buy LED lights and Jalur Gemilang flags to decorate the front of her house.

“My husband and I have been brightening up our house area every morning until noon over the past two weeks. For the lights alone, we spent more than RM300, while the Jalur Gemilang cost nearly RM200.

“We live on our own and only decorated modestly within our means, but after seeing our neighbours’ houses so lively, we are planning to add more lights and flags,” she said.

For Mat Yunus Majid, 69, he chose to showcase his creativity by transforming recyclable materials into National Day-themed replicas.

“I used discarded drink bottles to build replicas of the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) and a tank, which were fitted with LED lights and placed in the house garden. A total of 60 bottles were used to create the two replicas,” he said.

-- BERNAMA