Untitled Document
|
|
Flag
Description
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with
white (bottom); there is a dark blue rectangle in the upper
hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed
star; the flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes
of Glory); the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the
federation of the 13 member states and the federal government;
the 14 points on the star represent the unity between these
entities; the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam; blue
symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the
royal color of Malay rulers
note: the design is based on the flag of the US |
National
anthem
"Negaraku"
|
Bordering
countries
Brunei, Indonesia,
Thailand |
|