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Over 62,000 Jalur Gemilang flags have been distributed across Malaysia's Federal Territories since August as part of 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day preparations, with authorities emphasizing correct flag protocol.
Johor police have arrested five people in connection with three separate cases involving the Jalur Gemilang and Johor state flags displayed upside down across the state.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says Malaysians are paying closer attention to the Jalur Gemilang's design specifications, with citizens now actively checking stripe counts and colours. The trend reflects deeper national pride during festive periods.
Perlis is spearheading a nationwide initiative encouraging households and businesses to display the Jalur Gemilang, with the state launching the Kembara Merdeka programme as part of broader Malaysia Day 2026 preparations.
Sisters Zamzarina, Bahirah, and Nadzifah Basiron displayed coordinated Jalur Gemilang-themed attire while voting at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Chung Hua in Rantau, infusing August's National Day spirit into the election process.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revived the Jalur Gemilang raising ceremony in Ipoh to mark the beginning of the 2026 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign, following a two-year break from the tradition.
Malaysia will launch its 2026 National Month celebrations with a modest indoor ceremony in Ipoh, featuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The scaled-down approach reflects global economic pressures while maintaining patriotic spirit.