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  1. The current Malaysian flag is based on the flag of the Federation of Malaya which modelled after the flag of British East India Company. In 1949, a year after the Federation was created, the Federal Legislative Council called for a contest to design a new national flag.

  2. 15 Ogo 2023 · The Jalur Gemilang holds a special place in the heart of every Malaysian, symbolizing the nation’s identity, heritage, and aspirations. This article delves into the historical background, design, and significance of the Malaysian national flag.

  3. The flag of Malaysia is very similar to the flag of the United States. Fourteen stripes of white and red color indicate 13 countries of the federation and a territory of the capital. The official name of the flag from 1997 could be translated as "Famous stripes".

  4. 16 Jun 2024 · The flag traditions of the many independent states now united in Malaysia emphasized white, red, yellow, and black; a horizontally striped flag in those colours served as the naval ensign for the Federated Malay States, which came into existence on July 1, 1896.

  5. The flag of Malaysia features 14 horizontal stripes of alternating red and white colors with yellow crescent and star on blue canton. The official currency is Malaysian ringgit and the anthem is Negaraku (My Country).

  6. They also used theu00a0 United Kingdom u2019su00a0and Irelandu2019s flag. The northern part of the country was under the Dutch Kingdom, and the flag used featured a horizontal red-white-blue design.

  7. 31 Ogo 2016 · The night before the Federation of Malaya gained independence from the British colonial rule, crowds gathered at the Royal Selangor Club field in Kuala Lumpur to witness the handover of power from the British. Two minutes before midnight, the lights went off while thousands of people stood in darkness.