The flag of Malaysia, also known as the Jalur Gemilang (Malay for “Stripes of Glory”), combination of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star).
The 14 stripes represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states (Sabah, Sarawak, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang) and the federal government.
- while the 14 points of the star represent the unity between these entities.
- the crescent represents Islam, the country’s official religion;
- blue canton symbolises the unity of the Malaysian people;
- white colour symbolises honesty and integrity;
- red colour signifies strength, bravery and courage in facing challenges.
- yellow star and crescent are referred to royal colour of the Malay rulers.