IPOH: Awareness and educational campaigns will be carried out to ensure the Jalur Gemilang is displayed properly, says Sandrea Ng.
The Perak local government committee chairman said the government and its agencies have always encouraged the display of the national flag during the National Month celebration to foster patriotism.
"There had been recent issues of the flag being displayed incorrectly.
"We are taking note of this and will provide information through awareness and educational campaigns so the issue does not arise again," she told reporters after closing the Perak Pawsitive Initiative at the Red Crescent Hall here on Sunday (Aug 17).
"It is a straightforward matter, but we need to be more careful when displaying our flag to avoid unnecessary disputes," she said.
"The government, through the relevant authorities, will continue to emphasise the correct information, tips and reminders to be disseminated so that the public are properly informed and for the national month's celebrations to run smoothly," she added.
Ng said it is not mandatory for business premises to display the Jalur Gemilang, but strongly encouraged them to do so.
"At present, some premises have already put up the Jalur Gemilang, but these are not under the jurisdiction of local councils.
"We are working with private organisations, assemblymen’s service centres and local councils to give out the flags," she said.
