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The Sun
05-08-2025
- The Sun
Lukut assemblyman clarifies upside down Jalur Gemilang incident
SEREMBAN: A person with a disability (PwD) mistakenly put up the Jalur Gemilang flag upside down at a school in Port Dickson, said Lukut state assemblyman Choo Ken Hwa. Choo said he had personally visited the school on the day of the incident. He clarified that the headmaster had assigned a PwD worker, who had mistakenly used an old flag, put it up, and left. After being informed, the flag was taken down within two hours. 'This was not intentional. Please avoid spreading this incident or accusing the school of lacking patriotism,' Choo said during the Negeri Sembilan state legislative assembly sitting on Monday (August 4). He also urged the public not to escalate the matter further, noting that the school management had already issued an apology. Yesterday, the management of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua Port Dickson publicly apologised for the incident, which occurred last Friday. In a joint statement, the school administration and the Parents-Teachers Association (PIBG) expressed regret, calling the incident an unintentional mistake. Port Dickson police chief Supt Maslan Udin confirmed that a 30-year-old local man had been identified to assist with the investigation into the case. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
DAP leaders urge forgiveness, Umno Youth demands 'stern action' over flag incident
The latest controversy, an upside-down flag flown at a Chinese primary school in Port Dickson, has once again stirred public outrage, with political voices now calling for calm. Coming just weeks before National Day, the incident has raised uncomfortable questions: Are national symbols being treated with the respect they deserve? Why do such errors keep recurring in vernacular schools? - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only SHAH ALAM – From missing stripes to misplaced colours, Malaysia's beloved Jalur Gemilang has seen its share of design mishaps. The latest controversy, an upside-down flag flown at a Chinese primary school in Port Dickson, has once again stirred public outrage, with political voices now calling for calm. The incident occurred at a Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) in Port Dickson, where a worker mistakenly hoisted the national flag in reverse. Images quickly went viral, reigniting public frustration over repeated blunders involving the country's most important national symbol. Coming just weeks before National Day, the incident has raised uncomfortable questions: Are national symbols being treated with the respect they deserve? Why do such errors keep recurring in vernacular schools? DAP Lukut state assemblyman Choo Ken Hwa confirmed that the flag was flown upside down, but quickly clarified that the mistake was made by a mentally disabled worker. "This happened because the headmaster had engaged a worker with an intellectual disability and he was the one who put up the flags around the school. "He used an old flag, and when putting it up, it was placed upside down. After being informed by the public, the flag was taken down within two hours," Choo said in the 15th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly. Choo went further, urging the public to stop spreading the image and not to blow the issue out of proportion. "I was on the ground that day. I personally coordinated the programme with the school and PIBG. This is not a matter to go viral," he said, urging that the issue be forgiven and forgotten. Many Malaysians are not so quick to forget. The upside-down flag, universally recognised as a sign of distress or disrespect, has appeared before in similar contexts, often involving Chinese schools. DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke echoed the sentiment, warning against politicising the matter. 'Every time something like this happens, there will be people who try to make it political. I believe this was just a mistake. The Education Ministry is investigating whether it was intentional or not. There is no need for any party to take advantage of this for political gain,' Loke told reporters after launching the Merdeka Month celebrations in Seremban. Loke also reminded all Malaysians to treat the Jalur Gemilang with respect, especially during National Month. 'We always remind everyone, when we fly the Jalur Gemilang, do it correctly and respectfully. Sensitivity is important,' he said, adding that schools should set the right example in fostering patriotism. The school involved, SJKC Chung Hua, has since issued a public apology for the mistake, with both the PIBG and Board of Governors expressing regret over the incident. Despite apologies from the school and DAP leaders, the backlash has not abated. Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has called for stern action to be taken against those responsible. Port Dickson police chief Maslan Udin confirmed that a 30-year-old suspect has been identified in connection with the case. 'The flag was brought down on the same day. We hope the public will stop circulating the photograph,' he said. Authorities are investigating the incident under four separate laws: Section 504 of the Penal Code — Intentional insult likely to provoke a breach of peace or another offence (up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both). Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 — Indecent, abusive, or threatening behaviour likely to disturb public peace. Section 5 of the Emblems and Names Act 1963 — Prohibits unauthorised use of protected emblems or names (up to RM20,000 fine, three years' prison, or both). Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 — Criminalises transmission of offensive or false content intended to annoy, abuse, or harass (fines and potential imprisonment). This is not an isolated case. In April this year, a local Chinese-language newspaper apologised after publishing a front-page image of the Jalur Gemilang without its crescent moon, a key symbol of Malaysia's Islamic heritage. The error appeared in its April 15 edition covering the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Malaysia. The artwork depicted a symbolic boat carrying the Malaysian and Chinese flags to mark bilateral ties. More Like This
The Star
03-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Education Ministry to take stern action over upside-down Jalur Gemilang incident in PD school
KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry will take firm action once it receives the full investigation report on the incident where the Jalur Gemilang flag was flown upside down at a vernacular school in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, on Friday (Aug 1). Its Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the incident was a serious issue, as all parties had been repeatedly reminded of the importance and sensitivity of the national flag. "We are currently awaiting the result of the full investigation. I want to stress that once we receive the complete report, we will take stern action. "The Education Ministry has repeatedly reminded everyone about the sensitivity, responsibility, and commitment involved in displaying the Jalur Gemilang. "Incidents like this should not have happened," she told reporters after presenting the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) to Form Six Semester One students for the 2025 session in Kelantan at the Educational Technology Resource Sector in Pengkalan Chepa, here on Sunday (Aug 3) She said her ministry is taking a very strict stance on any offence involving the improper display of the Jalur Gemilang, adding that the government do not want the spirit of the National Day celebration to be marred by such incidents. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua in Port Dickson on Sunday issued a public apology over the upside-down display of the Jalur Gemilang at its premises on Friday. The school board, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and the school administration, in a joint statement, expressed deep regret over the incident, which they described as an unintentional mistake. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Aug 1 when a school worker mistakenly installed one of the flags upside down. Meanwhile, commenting on the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, Fadhlina stressed that the Education Ministry was committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation process. "We assure that the investigation into this case will be carried out without delay. This case is our priority. "I wish to stress once again that no one will be shielded. We will take all necessary actions, based entirely on the results of the investigation,' she said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the investigation into the death of Zara Qairina must be conducted thoroughly and transparently. The Prime Minister was reported as saying that he had discussed the matter with Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to ensure a swift and thorough investigation. Zara Qairina, 13, was believed to have fallen from the third floor and was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory in Papar, Sabah, at 4am on July 16. She was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital here on July 17. The student's death quickly went viral, sparking widespread public reaction on social media.
The Sun
03-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MOE to take action over upside-down Jalur Gemilang at PD school
KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will take firm action once it receives the full investigation report on the incident where the Jalur Gemilang flag was flown upside down at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Minister Fadhlina Sidek called the incident serious, stressing that all parties had been repeatedly reminded of the importance of handling the national flag correctly. 'We are awaiting the full investigation results. Once received, stern action will be taken,' she said. Fadhlina added that the MOE had consistently emphasised the sensitivity and responsibility tied to displaying the Jalur Gemilang. 'Such incidents should not have happened,' she stated during the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) presentation in Kelantan. SJKC Chung Hua issued a public apology, calling the incident an unintentional mistake by a school worker on Aug 1. The school board, Parent-Teacher Association, and administration expressed deep regret in a joint statement. Separately, Fadhlina addressed the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, assuring a thorough and transparent investigation. 'No one will be shielded. All actions will follow the investigation findings,' she said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also stressed the need for a transparent probe into Zara Qairina's death. The 13-year-old was found unconscious near her school dormitory in Papar, Sabah, on July 16 and later pronounced dead. - Bernama
Barnama
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
18 Teams Vie For Glory At National-Level Lion Dance Competition
JASIN, July 20 (Bernama) -- Eighteen teams nationwide took part in the 2025 YB Along Trophy national-level Lion and Dragon Dance Competition at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chiao Chee, Selandar today. Teams from Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Selangor, Kelantan and Melaka are taking part in the maiden competition, organised by the Asahan State Assembly Development and Coordination Committee Office (Japerun). Asahan state assemblyman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan said the event was organised as a platform to foster unity and appreciate the cultural and artistic heritage of the multi-racial community in the country.
