KOTA BARU: Many Malaysians celebrate today's Malaysia Day by participating in the Keretapi Sarong 2023 (KS 2023) programme, with most of them deciding to ride trains.
But a salon owner in Binjai chose to wear a batik sarong and directed all her staff to do the same today at the business premises.
The owner, Rosnani Seman, wants to create something different with Malaysia Day celebrations today.
"I have directed all my staff to wear batik sarong with t-shirts and pants today as l want to instil the spirit of love for the country and its diversity in my team.
"I also told them to wear the attire for the whole day since we opened from 9am to 8pm," said the Nanie Beauty and Spa salon owner.
She said many of her customers were surprised to see their new looks and told them to continue wearing it on normal days.
"I told them today is only the beginning. God willing, we will wear it again next year," said the mother of two.
Founded in 2012, the Keretapi Sarong flash mob programme is currently run by a local NGO called Locco.
The programme objectives are to uphold the sarong as a symbol of unity, showcase the diversity in Malaysian culture and encourage the use of public transport.