IN August and September, we celebrate the anniversary of Merdeka Day and formation of Malaysia respectively. Every year, enthusiastic Malaysians fly the national flag, and some also put up the flag of their respective states, to show patriotism for their country.
All this is well and good if the flags used are in proper condition. But there are tattered flags that seem to have been left over from the previous year’s Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day celebrations that are being flown. This shows that some people just want to display their national or state symbols irrespective of their physical condition, which is shameful indeed.
