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Penang prosecutors reject representation over national flag installation

The Penang Public Prosecutor's office has declined to act on a representation regarding statements about the installation of the Jalur Gemilang. The matter is now set to be escalated to the Attorney General's office.

LSN Malaysia · 26 October 2026

Penang prosecutors reject representation over national flag installation

The Penang Public Prosecutor has rejected a representation concerning public statements related to the installation of Malaysia's national flag, the Jalur Gemilang.

Following the rejection, the next course of action will involve forwarding the representation to the Attorney General's office for further consideration and review.

The decision reflects the prosecutorial authority's assessment that the matter does not warrant action at the state level, prompting those involved to pursue the complaint through higher judicial channels.

Details regarding the specific statements and circumstances surrounding the flag installation dispute remain subject to the ongoing review process at the federal level.