Mother's Day celebrated nationwide

PETALING JAYA: Mother's Day, the annual occasion where children take the opportunity to express their love and appreciation to their respective mothers, was celebrated throughout the country, today.
Across the country, people were also seen treating mothers to special lunches and dinners to celebrate the occasion.
In PUTRAJAYA, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim kicked-off the national-level Mother's Day celebrations at the Alamanda shopping centre.
Organised by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) under the ministry, members of the public especially mothers were treated to freebies and offered free health check-ups at the shopping centre.
In IPOH, Aeon Kinta City Mall organised a do-it-yourself (DIY) flower craft activity in giving an opportunity for families to appreciate their mothers on the occasion.
The event was chosen to engage the families in a fun-filled activity.
Upon completion of their flower craft, members of the public were able to take them home free of charge.
In PERLIS, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim fed a piece of cake to 94-year-old Embun Saad at the state-level Mother's Day celebration at Kampung Kuala Sanglang.
Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak called on the people to show their deepest gratitude and appreciation to mothers in conjunction with Mother's Day.
The Prime Minister in conveying his Mother's Day message said all mothers have devoted themselves to their children and it is only right that their children showed appreciation for all the kindness that their mothers have showered them all the years.
"All of us should show our deep gratitude and appreciation to our mothers because they have brought us up and showed us love.
"On a personal note, I also would like to wish my mother (Tun Rahah Mohammad Noah) and my wife (Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor) a Happy Mother''s Day," said Najib in his latest video posted on his official Facebook page today.