Flag of Malaysia - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Malaysia, known as Jalur Gemilang, features red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a crescent and star.It symbolizes unity, Islam, and the nation’s constitutional monarchy.

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Malaysia Flag Facts

CountryMalaysia
CapitalKuala Lumpur
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Official LanguageMalay
ISO Country CodeMYS
Adopted On26 May 1950 (modified 16 September 1963)
Design ByMohamed Hamzah
National Day31 August (Merdeka Day)
National SongNegaraku (National Anthem of Malaysia)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsRed, White, Blue, Yellow
DesignFourteen red and white horizontal stripes with a blue canton containing a yellow crescent and 14-point star
Center SymbolYellow Crescent and 14-Point Star
Meaning of Red and WhiteRepresents equality and courage
Meaning of BlueSymbolizes unity of the people
Meaning of YellowRepresents royalty and sovereignty
Symbolism of CrescentRepresents Islam as the state religion
Symbolism of 14-Point StarRepresents unity of the states and federal government
Unique FeatureNicknamed “Jalur Gemilang” (Stripes of Glory)
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