Insulting the Jata Negara: Action must be taken despite apology, says Saifuddin

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. - Bernama

KUANTAN (Bernama): Action still needs to be taken against a shoe distributor which allegedly printed Malaysia's coat of arms or "Jata Negara" on the inside of their its shoes although the company has openly apologised for insulting the national symbol, says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (pic).

The Communications and Multimedia Minister said stern action was needed as national emblems – including the coat of arms – must be respected and that this was the second such incident after copies of a book featuring a logo similar to the Jata Negara were seized recently.