GEORGE TOWN: Penang has decided to cancel the the state-level National Day parade owing to the effects from the influenza A (H1N1) viral flu pandemic which has so far, claimed 71 lives in the country.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said after considering various factors, it was decided that the annual parade and procession, was best cancelled to allay fears over the possible spread of the flu.
Lim urged the public to continue to remain vigilant.
He said this after chairing the weekly state executive councillors meeting at Komtar.
“We will still celebrate National Day on Aug 31, albeit on a smaller scale and shorter duration. It would be a small gathering as our priority is preserving public health.’’
It is believed that is the first time that the state has scrapped a parade associated with the National Day due to the outbreak of a contagious ailment.
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