Fahmi: Do not fear flying the Jalur Gemilang
"Do not be afraid to put up the Jalur Gemilang.
"Some are worried because of the actions of a handful, a small group of individuals who are trying to inflame sentiment, taking advantage of a chaotic situation trying to scare people," he said.
Fahmi's comments come amid public anger after a school in Negri Sembilan and a shop in Penang had flown the flag upside-down.
Teregganu Umno Youth recently apologised after it caught flak for using a Jalur Gemilang with the incorrect number of stripes in a graphic.
Fahmi assured that Malaysia was a nation of laws and any violations would be dealt with accordingly.
"Don't take action on the police's behalf. The police will. Don't prosecute on behalf of the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC), A-GC will. Don't act for the judge, the judge will decide," he said in his speech at the Arts and Culture Promotion Programme at PPR Kerinchi.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had said recently that bullying, intimidation, incitement — including racism — will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against offenders.
Pang Chin Tian, 59, the Penang shopowner who allegedly flew the Jalur Gemilang upside-down, has been the main lightning rod for the anger over the issue.
On Aug 12, Pang put up a larger flag outside his shop after apologising for the mistake.
However, Pang said he was still a little scared to put up the Jalur Gemilang.
Last Thursday, Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who has been vocal in his displeasure over the upside-down Jalur Gemilang, led more than 300 supporters from Umno, Parti Pribumi Bersatu (Bersatu) and Pas on a 1.4km march to protest at Pang's store.
After the march, police have summoned Dr Akmal to record his statement.
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