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The Star
11-08-2025
- The Star
Hardware store owner held over inverted Jalur Gemilang
KEPALA BATAS: Police detained the owner of a hardware store after a viral video showed the Jalur Gemilang being flown upside down in front of his shop here. Acting Penang police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 59-year-old man was detained on Saturday night. He said police have so far received 16 reports over the incident – 12 lodged in the state and four outside Penang. 'The investigation papers will be referred to the Penang deputy public prosecutor's office tomorrow (today) with a proposed charge,' he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988. DCP Mohd Alwi said police viewed such acts seriously and reminded the public to respect the Jalur Gemilang as a symbol of national sovereignty. On Saturday, a 21-second video went viral on social media showing two men at a hardware store who appeared to have deliberately hoisted the Jalur Gemilang upside down, drawing public outrage. Following this, several non-governmental organisations and Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican lodged police reports.
Malay Mail
10-08-2025
- Malay Mail
Police urge Umno Youth to cancel protest over flag gaffe, Akmal delays ‘class'
SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 10 — Police have reportedly advised Umno Youth not to proceed with its planned protest in Kepala Batas over a viral incident involving the Malaysian flag being displayed upside down at a hardware store here. According to a Malaysiakini report, acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin stressed that the man involved had already been arrested and that an investigation paper would be submitted to the state prosecutor's office with a recommendation to charge. 'We suggest that they do not proceed with it because the police have already taken appropriate action,' he was quoted as saying. Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh later announced that he was postponing his plan to 'teach' the store owner how to display the Jalur Gemilang 'As the police have made an arrest, and the apek who flew the Malaysian flag upside down will be charged tomorrow, we will give space to the prosecution to carry out the legal process, thus, the 'class' will be postponed,' he said on Facebook. He urged prosecutors and the court to punish the accused severely, warning that a light sentence would embolden others to disrespect the national flag. This follows the incident in Penang in which a hardware store owner was arrested for allegedly hoisting the Jalur Gemilang upside down, after a 20-second video of the act was widely shared online. Akmal had earlier announced plans to hold a protest at the store tomorrow, saying he and his supporters intend to 'teach' the owner how to properly display the national flag. The store owner, identified as Feng Jin Zhen, reportedly told Chinese-language daily Kwong Wah Yit Poh that he was measuring an iron pole to hoist the flag, did not realise its position, and corrected it immediately upon noticing.
Malay Mail
10-08-2025
- Malay Mail
Penang cops book Kepala Batas hardware trader under three laws after upside-down Jalur Gemilang uproar
KEPALA BATAS, Aug 10 — Police detained the owner of a hardware store in Jalan Bertam Perdana here, following a flap over the Jalur Gemilang being flown upside down in front of his premises yesterday. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the arrest of the 59-year-old man was made last night in the Kepala Batas area. 'The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988. 'The investigation papers will be referred to the Penang deputy public prosecutor's office tomorrow with a proposed charge,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Alwi stated that so far, police have received 16 reports regarding the incident, 12 of which were lodged in the state, while the other four were reported outside the Penang contingent. He said the police view such acts seriously and reminded the public to respect the Jalur Gemilang as a symbol of national sovereignty. Yesterday, a 21-second video went viral on social media showing two men at a hardware store here, who appeared to have deliberately installed and hoisted the Jalur Gemilang upside down, earning the wrath of netizens. Following this, several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican filed a police report. — Bernama
Straits Times
10-08-2025
- Straits Times
Police arrest man in Penang over upside-down Malaysia flag
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox GEORGE TOWN - A 59-year-old man has been arrested over an incident involving Malaysia's national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, displayed upside down on Aug 9. State acting police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspect was detained on Aug 9 to assist investigations. 'The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act,' he said in a statement on Aug 10. Mr Alwi said police have received 16 reports nationwide, with 12 lodged in Penang and four outside the state. He said investigation papers would be submitted to the state Deputy Public Prosecutor's Office on Aug 11 with a recommendation for charges. He stressed that police view such acts seriously and will take firm action, while reminding the public to respect the Jalur Gemilang as a symbol of national sovereignty. The footage is believed to have been recorded in Kepala Batas and prompted a report at the Kepala Batas police station at about 12.30pm on Aug 9. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 118,000 speeding violations in first half of 2025; situation shows no signs of improvement: TP Singapore Four men arrested in Bukit Timah believed to be linked to housebreaking syndicates Singapore Criminal trial of Hyflux founder Olivia Lum and five others starts Aug 11 Singapore Why some teens cook despite Singapore's da bao culture Tech Former data analyst creates AI tutor that assesses students based on Singapore schools' criteria Singapore Minor Issues: Parents, is it worth dying for a pay cheque? Opinion I used to be impatient. Then I became a granddad Life 'Best birthday gift': Actress Michelle Chia marries 41-year-old boyfriend before 50th birthday The 21-second video shows a man waving the Jalur Gemilang mounted upside down on a metal pole while another man films the act. This is not the first time this year controversy has surrounded the national flag. A primary school in Port Dickson apologised earlier in August after mistakenly hanging it upside down ahead of celebrating Malaysia's independence. In April, Malaysian Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily also had to apologise for publishing an illustration of the flag without a crescent moon. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
The Sun
10-08-2025
- The Sun
Hardware store owner detained for upside down Jalur Gemilang display
KEPALA BATAS: Police have detained a 59-year-old hardware store owner in Jalan Bertam Perdana after a viral video showed the Jalur Gemilang being flown upside down outside his premises. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the arrest was made last night in Kepala Batas. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988. Mohd Alwi stated that investigation papers will be submitted to the Penang deputy public prosecutor's office with a proposed charge. Police have received 16 reports regarding the incident, with 12 lodged in Penang and four filed outside the state. Authorities emphasised the seriousness of such acts and urged the public to respect the Jalur Gemilang as a national symbol. A 21-second clip circulating on social media showed two men at the hardware store allegedly hoisting the flag upside down, sparking public outrage. Several NGOs and Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican lodged police reports over the incident. – Bernama
