Festive occasion: Fahmi (left) speaking at the Persatuan Waris Kerinchi Kuala Lumpur Aidilfitri reception at Surau Al-Mukmin in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama
At least five police reports lodged over improper display at exhibition
KUALA LUMPUR: At least five police reports have been lodged by Lembah Pantai PKR and Umno over the display of an incomplete Jalur Gemilang at a baby product exhibition held in a shopping mall.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also Lembah Pantai MP, said that improper display of the national symbol is a serious matter and firm action should be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring.
“Yesterday, we were shocked by an incident believed to have taken place at Mid Valley in the Lembah Pantai constituency, involving the display of an incomplete Jalur Gemilang.
“I raised this matter because it occurred within my constituency.
“I’ve contacted the management and they informed me that the incident happened in an exhibition area managed by a company, where one of the booths displayed an incomplete Jalur Gemilang,” he told reporters after attending a Hari Raya Aidilfitri reception organised by Persatuan Waris Kerinchi Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Following the incident, Fahmi said he had discussed with parties in the unity government and jointly lodged a police report at midnight, requesting, among other things, that the police investigate the matter under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 and the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949.
“We leave it to the police to investigate and if they find any breach of the law, we urge that firm action be taken against the parties involved,” he added.
Fahmi stressed that improper display of the national symbol is a serious offence and the incident should serve as a lesson, Bernama reported.
He suggested that those unsure about the proper protocol for using the Jalur Gemilang should refer to the Information Department.
At the event, Fahmi handed over a contribution of RM30,000 to Persatuan Waris Kerinchi Kuala Lumpur to support various activities organised by the association in the area.
