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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Malaysia, also known as the Stripe of Glory (Jalur Gemilang, also "Stripe of Excellence"), is composed of a field 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, of equal width, represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal territories, while the 14 points of the star represent the unity among these entities. The 14 stripes, of equal width, represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal territories, while the 14 points of the star represent the unity among these entities. The crescent represents Islam, the country's state religion; the blue canton symbolises the unity of the Malaysian people; the yellow of the star and crescent is the royal colour of the Malay rulers; the red stripes represent bravery; and the white stripes represent purity. The flag that 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.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, White

Flag History

1. 1946–1957
   

   In 1949, a year after the Federation of Malaya was created, the Federal Legislative Council called for a contest to design a new national flag.
2. 1951–1957
   

   The final version of the Malayan flag was approved by King George VI on 19 May 1950 and was first raised in front of the Sultan of Selangor's residence on 26 May 1950.
3. 1958–1967
   

   On 31 August 1957, it was raised upon independence at Merdeka Square in place of the Union Flag.
4. 1801
   

   Flag in use 1801.
5. Present
   

   Current national flag.

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