Don't take matters into your own hands, AGC urges public over flag issue
"This includes raiding the premises of the suspected parties, sharing personal information or making reckless accusations on social media, provoking or threatening the individuals or organisations involved and taking over the role of authorities, such as ordering the flag to be taken down or seizing the materials involved without legal authority.
"All complaints or related information should be channelled to the authorities for appropriate action in accordance with the principle of the rule of law," the AGC said in a statement on Friday (Aug 15).
The AGC also said legal action could be taken against any improper installation or display of the Malaysian flag that could cause confusion, misunderstanding or public concern.
The AGC said all parties are responsible for respecting the Malaysian flag as a symbol of national sovereignty and for complying with the laws and guidelines in effect regarding its use.
"The AGC views seriously any act of displaying, hoisting, or installing the Malaysian flag in a disorderly or improper manner," the statement said.
The AGC noted that among the reported incidents of the Jalur Gemilang being displayed upside down were at a shop in Kepala Batas, Penang, and at a school in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan. Other incidents included the display of an incomplete Malaysian flag in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results report book and on the official social media accounts of several local newspapers. – Bernama
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