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Be Careful and Respectful With The Jalur Gemilang

Apr 17, 2025

Malaysians have been reminded that the national flag is a symbol of sovereignty and national identity and must never be mocked or misrepresented.

His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia adds that the Jalur Gemilang represents the nation’s struggles, history and spirit of the people, and any mistakes in its portrayal should not be tolerated.

This, following an incident where two local papers published an incomplete illustration of the national flag.

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The Terengganu state government says it will not approve the business licenses of any companies selling vape or e-cigarette products in the state.

This, amid concerns about the rising number of young people vaping.

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Ipoh police have opened an investigation into a confrontation between city council enforcement officers and restaurant workers, during an operation to seize tables and chairs placed outside the establishment.

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Separately, police have arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in a machete attack at a shopping mall in Seremban earlier this week…that left the victim with serious injuries.

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The Penang government has announced that the state flag will be flown at half-mast tomorrow, as a mark of respect over recent passing of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

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The KL Tower has been temporarily closed for maintenance and improvement works…with the reopening date to be announced soon.