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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Penang DPP reviews upside down flag case, seeks Putrajaya guidance
KEPALA BATAS: The Penang Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) is currently reviewing the investigation paper related to the upside down Jalur Gemilang incident at a hardware shop in Jalan Bertam Perdana. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abd Rahman confirmed the investigation paper was submitted to the DPP's office at 2.30 pm today. He stated the case will now be referred to Putrajaya for further instructions following the DPP's review. The 59-year-old hardware shop owner involved in the incident has been released on police bail after his statement was recorded. Authorities are investigating the case under multiple laws, including the Emblems and Names Act 1963 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. A viral 21-second video earlier showed two men allegedly displaying the national flag upside down at the shop, sparking public outrage. Several NGOs and Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican have lodged police reports over the incident. - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Kepala Batas shop owner freed on bail in upside down Jalur Gemilang case
GEORGE TOWN: The owner of a hardware shop in Kepala Batas has been released on police bail after being investigated for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down. The 59-year-old man was arrested on Saturday night and freed on Sunday after police completed recording his statement. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abd Rahman confirmed the release. 'Statements from over 10 people have been recorded to assist in the investigation,' he said. The investigation papers have been submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's office for further action. Police are probing the case under three laws, including the Emblems and Names Act 1963. Anuar assured the public that the investigation would be conducted transparently. He confirmed that the shop owner had hoisted the flag upside down while a worker recorded the incident. A video of the incident later went viral on social media. Police have also received information about a planned protest over the matter. The protest was initially scheduled to take place in front of the shop on Monday. Authorities have advised against the demonstration to prevent public order issues. 'Investigations are ongoing, and we urge the public to remain calm,' Anuar added. The case has drawn attention due to the improper use of the national flag. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Cops wrap up probe into upside-down flag at PD school, IP to be submitted to prosecution this evening
PORT DICKSON: An investigation paper related to an incident where the Jalur Gemilang was hung upside down at a school here has been submitted to the state prosecution department. Deputy district OCPD DSP Mohd Ruslan Mat Kib said the police have been told to have another session to record the statement of one of the witnesses. "Apart from that, we have also been instructed to record the statement of another individual," he said in a statement Monday (Aug 11). Mohd Ruslan said the police had recorded the statement of four individuals including the person who put up the national flag and teachers before submitting its findings to the state authorities. He said the completed investigation paper should be referred to the state prosecution department by Monday evening. The case is being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, Section 5 of the Emblems and Names Act 1963, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988. Prior to this, Lukut assemblyman Choo Ken Hwa had claimed that the flag was put up by a general worker who is a slow learner. He said that he met with the board of governors and the school headmaster and was told that the worker was a special needs person as he was a person with intellectual disability. Choo said the school had immediately brought down the flag upon realising the mistake.
The Star
04-08-2025
- The Star
Flag at Port Dickson school displayed upside down by mistake
SEREMBAN: A general worker who is a slow learner mistakenly put up a Jalur Gemilang d upside down at a vernacular school in Port Dickson, says Lukut assemblyman Choo Ken Hwa. He said he visited the school immediately after a photograph of the flag went viral on Friday (Aug 1). "I met with the board of governors and the headmaster and was told that the worker was a special needs person as he was a person with intellectual disability. "I was told that the flag was immediately brought down after the school realised the mistake," he said. Choo added that by then, the photograph had already gone viral. Port Dickson OCPD Supt Maslan Udin said the police have started a probe following a report lodged by a 32-year-old man on Sunday (Aug 3). "We have identified a 30-year-old suspect who allegedly committed the offence. The flag was brought down on the same day and we hope the public will stop circulating the photograph," he said in a statement. The case is being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, Section 5 of the Emblems and Names Act 1963, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.
New Straits Times
28-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Fake Datuk titles: Undang Luak Johol sounds legal warning
KUALA LUMPUR: The office of the Johol ruling chief (Balai Undang Luak Johol) said today that three individuals were found misusing false Datukship titles, supported by forged documents and fake palace membership cards. The administration confirmed that all credentials associated with them were fabricated and hold no legal standing. "The conferment of state honours, orders, and medals can only be granted by the Yang dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, during His Majesty's official birthday celebration at Istana Besar Seri Menanti," it said in a letter seen by NST. The office also said that state honours can only be conferred by Tuanku Muhriz during official ceremonies held at Istana Besar Seri Menanti. It said it would pursue legal action against those found misusing its name, emblems, or titles without consent. "Any event held outside the palace — be it in hotels or halls — is invalid," Datuk Lembaga Tiang Balai YM Datuk Raja Balang Hamzah Limin told reporters. He added that since the appointment of the 15th Undang Luak (chieftan), Datuk Muhammad Abdullah, in 2016, no titles have been issued by the office. "We do not issue terms like 'Putri' or 'royal adopted child' — even the Undang's own children do not use such titles," he said. The Council of Federal Datuks (MDPM) and the Council of Datuk Dato' Malaysia (MDDM) said the misuse of royal titles is on the rise and poses a serious threat to the credibility of Malaysia's honours system. MDDM legal advisor Datuk Rajpal Singh said the individuals violated multiple laws, including the Emblems and Names Act 1963, the Emblems and Uniforms Act 2017, and provisions of the Penal Code related to forgery. MDPM president Datuk Alvin Tee said more such cases are likely, while MDDM president Datuk Samson Maman urged the National Registration Department to investigate possible misuse of government-issued IDs.
