Patriotism should not be viewed solely through the lens of the National Day celebration on Aug 31 or the act of flying the Jalur Gemilang, but also in a broader sense, such as freeing the nation from poverty, corruption and abuse of power.
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Faculty of Communication and Media Studies senior lecturer Abdul Aziz Azizam said patriotism can be expressed through everyday actions, including prioritising local products, keeping the environment clean, respecting other religions and ethnicities and obeying the law.
