The Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of Malaysia includes the basic elements: the crest, the shield and the motto.

The crest of the crescent and star bears the same meaning and design as that of the Jalur Gemilang. The crescent is the traditional symbol of Islam, the official religion of Malaysia; while the 14-pointed star represents the equal status of the 13 states of the federation, and their unity with the Federal Government. Originally the 14th point represented Singapore, but after Singapore opted to leave the federation in 1963, the star came to represent the Federal Government.