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After the formation of Malaysia on 16. Federal Territory of Labuan
16 September 1963, the flag was 17. Federal Territory of Putrajaya
modified in line with the inclusion of
Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore into NATIONAL PRINCIPLES
the Federation of Malaya. Although (RUKUN NEGARA)
Singapore was not part of Malaysia
in 1965, Malaysia still retained the The National Principles was
features of the Flag. After flying
proud of the Flag since 1950, on the declared on 31 August 1970
evening of 31 August 1997, Tun Dr.
Mahathir Bin Mohamad, who was to commemorate the 13th
then Prime Minister, had carved
another historical moment when anniversary of the Independence
he announced a new name for the
Malaysian flag, JALUR GEMILANG. of Malaysia. It was introduced
The Order of Priority of the following the May 13 incident in
Malaysian Flag
1969 which weaken unity among
The Malaysian and the states’
flags are determined according the races in Malaysia. It was
to the order of priority of DYMM
Malay Rulers and TYT Yang Di- formed with the main purpose
Pertua Negeri as stated in Article
70, the Federal Constitution. of forming a strong unity. The
Consequently, the flag’s priority
order which was adopted for the principles contained clearly the
year 2016 (May 2015 - April 2016) is
as follows:- key to harmony and unity for the
sake of the success and stability of
the country.
Whereby Our Country, Malaysia
nurtures the ambitions of:
}} Achieving and fostering better
unity amongst the society;
}} Preserving a democratic way of
life;
1. Malaysia }} Creating a just society where
2. Kedah the prosperity of the country
3. Pahang can be enjoyed together in a
4. Terengganu fair and equitable manner;
5. Perlis
6. Selangor }} Ensuring a liberal approach
7. Negeri Sembilan towards the rich and varied
8. Johor cultural traditions;
9. Kelantan
10. Perak }} Building a progressive society
11. Penang that will make use of science
12. Malacca and modern technology.
13. Sabah
14. Sarawak
15. Federal Territory of Kuala
Lumpur
After the formation of Malaysia on 16. Federal Territory of Labuan
16 September 1963, the flag was 17. Federal Territory of Putrajaya
modified in line with the inclusion of
Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore into NATIONAL PRINCIPLES
the Federation of Malaya. Although (RUKUN NEGARA)
Singapore was not part of Malaysia
in 1965, Malaysia still retained the The National Principles was
features of the Flag. After flying
proud of the Flag since 1950, on the declared on 31 August 1970
evening of 31 August 1997, Tun Dr.
Mahathir Bin Mohamad, who was to commemorate the 13th
then Prime Minister, had carved
another historical moment when anniversary of the Independence
he announced a new name for the
Malaysian flag, JALUR GEMILANG. of Malaysia. It was introduced
The Order of Priority of the following the May 13 incident in
Malaysian Flag
1969 which weaken unity among
The Malaysian and the states’
flags are determined according the races in Malaysia. It was
to the order of priority of DYMM
Malay Rulers and TYT Yang Di- formed with the main purpose
Pertua Negeri as stated in Article
70, the Federal Constitution. of forming a strong unity. The
Consequently, the flag’s priority
order which was adopted for the principles contained clearly the
year 2016 (May 2015 - April 2016) is
as follows:- key to harmony and unity for the
sake of the success and stability of
the country.
Whereby Our Country, Malaysia
nurtures the ambitions of:
}} Achieving and fostering better
unity amongst the society;
}} Preserving a democratic way of
life;
1. Malaysia }} Creating a just society where
2. Kedah the prosperity of the country
3. Pahang can be enjoyed together in a
4. Terengganu fair and equitable manner;
5. Perlis
6. Selangor }} Ensuring a liberal approach
7. Negeri Sembilan towards the rich and varied
8. Johor cultural traditions;
9. Kelantan
10. Perak }} Building a progressive society
11. Penang that will make use of science
12. Malacca and modern technology.
13. Sabah
14. Sarawak
15. Federal Territory of Kuala
Lumpur
