(Kuala Lumpur, 16th - Bernama) The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim stated that a local Chinese newspaper published a cover with the 'Jalur Gemilang' pattern missing the crescent, and this mistake can titillate the people's sensitive nerve and cannot be accepted.
His Majesty expressed on the Sultan Ibrahim Facebook page today that the newspaper's management and editorial team should be more cautious and thoroughly check all materials for publication before printing.
Sultan Ibrahim emphasized that the national flag is a symbol of national sovereignty and identity.
“The national flag is not just a piece of colorful cloth; it represents struggles, history, the meaning of independence, and the spirit of the people.
“We, as the people, wave the flag with pride and patriotism in a multi-racial society.”
A local Chinese newspaper yesterday published an incomplete 'Jalur Gemilang' illustration, drawing attention from various parties.