BERNAMA
18/08/2020 03:27 PM
SEREMBAN, Aug 18 -- A heavier punishment should be imposed against those who deliberately fly the Jalur Gemilang upside down and insult the national coat of arms, said Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin.
Citing Thailand, which he said, imposed severe punishments on those who insult the country, including the king, such a stern action would be a lesson to deter others from doing the same mistake.
“Those who fly the Jalur Gemilang upside down and insult the national coat-of-arms should be arrested , and if possible, stern action taken against them because in other countries, it is rare for people to insult the national flag and the coat of arm, as well as the king,” he told reporters after opening the “Merdeka@Komuniti” and “Ziarah Kasih Merdeka” programme here.
Also present were Rantau State Assemblyman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Negeri Sembilan Information director Shahnon Mohamad.
Zahidi said imposing heavy punishment on such offenders would be a lesson to others.
“We do not want to have people in the country trying to create disharmony...if they are not happy over something, don’t take it on the national flag or the coat of arms,” he added.
However, he said the ministry will continue to step up efforts to make the people understand why they have to respect the national flag and the coat of arms, which are the symbols of the country.
“The ministry will continue with the fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign ,” he added.
On today’s programme, Zahidi said although the country was under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), it should not be used as an excuse to not enliven the National Month celebration.
"This year’s celebration is according to the new normal and we do not want the Merdeka celebration this time around to be less lively or less enthusiastic. So we try our best to ensure that the people understand and practice the principles of Rukun Negara and ignite the patriotic spirit," he added.
The Merdeka @ Komuniti programme is organised by the Information Department and is aimed at igniting the spirit of patriotism and love for the country.
The programme today drew the participation of 250 people from all walks of life and ages. The activities included hoisting the national flag, Merdeka Info On Wheels (IOW) and patriotic song singing contest.
-- BERNAMA
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BERNAMA
18/08/2020 04:17 PM
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 -- A local woman was arrested for allegedly flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down at her premises in Jalan Lee Ah Leng, Taman Nasib, Kluang, two days ago.
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 55-year-old woman, who is the owner of the premises, was arrested following a police report lodged on the same day.
“The results of the investigation found that this premise was running a restaurant business since 2017 until the end of December 2019 and closed down in January.
“It was also found that the flag has been flown upside down at the premises since 2017 until complaints were made by the public.
“Why is it only now being reported? I think because public level awareness has started to increase lately,” he told reporters at the Johor police contingent headquarters here, today.
The suspect will be charged under under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act and if convicted she can be fined not more than RM20,000 or jailed not more than three years or both, he said.
He also advised people to always maintain the sovereignty and peace of the country or stern action will be taken based on the existing law.
-- BERNAMA
18/08/2020 04:17 PM
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 -- A local woman was arrested for allegedly flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down at her premises in Jalan Lee Ah Leng, Taman Nasib, Kluang, two days ago.
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 55-year-old woman, who is the owner of the premises, was arrested following a police report lodged on the same day.
“The results of the investigation found that this premise was running a restaurant business since 2017 until the end of December 2019 and closed down in January.
“It was also found that the flag has been flown upside down at the premises since 2017 until complaints were made by the public.
“Why is it only now being reported? I think because public level awareness has started to increase lately,” he told reporters at the Johor police contingent headquarters here, today.
The suspect will be charged under under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act and if convicted she can be fined not more than RM20,000 or jailed not more than three years or both, he said.
He also advised people to always maintain the sovereignty and peace of the country or stern action will be taken based on the existing law.
-- BERNAMA
