Police arrest man over upside-down Jalur Gemilang incident

By Imran Hilmy

Nation
Sunday, 10 Aug 2025
1:58 PM MYT

GEORGE TOWN: A 59-year-old man has been arrested over an incident involving the Jalur Gemilang displayed upside down on Saturday (Aug 9).

State acting police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspect was detained on Saturday night to assist investigations.

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