Jalur Gemilang flutters upside down in Miri

Displaying the Jalur Gemilang the wrong way is tantamount to disrespecting the symbol of Malaysia’s sovereignty.

(Borneo Post Online) - A resident here suffered a rude shock when he passed by Jalan Medical yesterday and saw a government office flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down!

He immediately took photographs of it and alerted The Borneo Post office as he was saddened by what he saw.

“I was surprised to see the Malaysia flag flying upside down. It goes to show that some people are still not aware of the significance and sentiment of flying the Jalur Gemilang,” said the resident, who requested anonymity.

Rukun Tetangga Piasau Jaya II chairman Penghulu Samion Gani, when asked for his comment, said it was “sad” to see the Jalur Gemilang fluttering the wrong way.

He said those put in charge of raising the flag ought to be alert.

“It is sad to see that some people are not concerned about the national flag, which is our country’s pride,” lamented Samion.

He added that this is tantamount to disrespecting the symbol of the sovereignty of Malaysia.

“The authority concerned must issue a directive to all government departments and agencies to never fly state and national flags incorrectly.”