KOTA KINABALU: A plan is being drawn up to gazette Aug 31 as Sabah Day, apart from just observing the date as Merdeka Day, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. The Deputy Chief Minister said Sabah gained its independence on Aug 31, 1963, and it should be commemorated in the state. “Sabah Day, a day to commemorate Sabah’s independence, could be observed for the first time next year,” he said on Friday (July 2). “I have already prepared the Cabinet paper to gazette Sabah Day, which has been one of the main annual celebrations for my party, Sabah STAR,” said Jeffrey, who is the party president. Jeffrey said Sabah STAR has always celebrated Sabah Day and now wants all Sabahans to join in to commemorate this important day.

Source: The Star July 02, 2021 04:41 UTC