3,000 flags raised in Indonesia-Malaysia border for Independence DayRelated news: Govt assures public of stable security ahead of 81st Independence DayRelated news: Govt opens registration for the 81st Independence Day ceremonyBengkayang, West Kalimantan (ANTARA) -Some 3,000 red-and-white Indonesian flags have been raised on the Indonesia-Malaysia border in Jagoi Babang Sub-district, Bengkayang District, West Kalimantan, to mark the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence next week. "Jagoi Babang is not merely a minor sub-district as we all stand here as the front porch of Indonesia, directly facing the neighboring country," Saidin stressed. "We want to convey the message that nationalism among Jagoi Babang residents is not fading. "Let us make our differences a power to advance Jagoi Babang Sub-district," he remarked. Translator: Narwati, Nabil IhsanEditor: Azis KurmalaCopyright © ANTARA 2026