Any act involving the improper display, hoisting, or installation of the Malaysian flag (Jalur Gemilang) that may cause confusion, misunderstanding, or public concern could result in legal action, the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) said today.
The AGC stressed that the national flag is a symbol of sovereignty and that all parties have a responsibility to respect it and comply with the relevant laws and guidelines in force.
“The AGC takes seriously any act of displaying, hoisting, or installing the Malaysian flag in a disorderly or improper manner,” it said in a statement.
The statement noted recent cases, including the upside-down display of the flag at a shop in Kepala Batas, Penang, and at a school in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Other incidents included the display of an incomplete flag in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results report book and on the official social media accounts of several local newspapers.
The AGC also reminded the public not to take matters into their own hands.
“This includes raiding premises, sharing personal details or making reckless accusations on social media, provoking or threatening individuals or organisations involved, and taking over the role of authorities, such as ordering the flag to be taken down or seizing related items without legal authority.”
The AGC urged that all complaints or related information be referred to the authorities for appropriate action in accordance with the rule of law.
