The flag of Malaysia, known as the "Jalur Gemilang" in Malay. This flag consists of 14 alternating red and white horizontal stripes, representing the 13 states of Malaysia and the federal territories. The flag has a blue rectangle in the upper left corner, known as the canton, which contains a yellow 14-pointed star and a yellow crescent.
The colors and symbols of the Malaysian flag hold significant meaning:
Red and White Stripes: The 14 alternating red and white stripes symbolize the unity among Malaysia's states and federal territories. These colors are also commonly associated with the Malay rulers.
Blue Canton: The blue rectangle in the upper left corner, known as the canton, represents unity among the country's diverse ethnic groups. The blue color signifies harmony and peace.
Yellow 14-Pointed Star: The yellow star, also known as the "Bintang Persekutuan" (Federal Star), has 14 points, corresponding to the 13 states and the federal territories of Malaysia. It represents the unity of these regions under one nation.
Yellow Crescent: The yellow crescent symbolizes Islam, the official religion of Malaysia. The majority of Malaysians practice Islam, and the crescent is a common symbol associated with the faith.
Designer :
The Malayan flag was designed by Mohamed Hamzah, a 29-year-old architect working for the Public Works Department (JKR) in Johor Bahru, Johor. He entered the national flag design competition with two designs that he had completed in two weeks. The first was a green flag with blue kris in the middle, surrounded by 15 white stars. The second, which became one of the three finalists, was said to be inspired by the flag of Johor, but with five white stripes added to the blue field.
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