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MALAYSIAN CREST

The national crest of Malaysia has its origins in the crest
of the Federation of Malaya that was consented upon
and gazetted by the Malay rulers on 27 May 1952. The
Malaysian Crest which is in force until to-date is through
the Government Gazette of P.U. (B) 563: Statut-Statut
Lambang Negara Malaysia dated 20 September 1990.

MALAYSIAN CREST FACTS

• 14-pointed Star • Crescent and star • Two Tigers • Five Krises

represent 13 symbolises support the shield represent the five
states and Federal the Islam as the represent the strength Unfederated Malay
Territories Religion of the and courage States of Johor, Kedah,
Federation Perlis, Kelantan and
Terengganu

• Indian Gooseberry
(Malacca Tree)

represent Malacca

• Sarawak Crest • Sabah Crest • Areca Nut Palm Tree
and Penang Bridge
represent Sarawak represent Sabah
represent Penang
O18 FFICIAL YEAR BOOK 2020 • The phrase • The Yellow Banner • The Colour of Red,
“BERSEKUTU • Hibiscus in the Black, White and
BERTAMBAH MUTU” represent the royal Yellow
colour of the Malay middle represent
is written in both Rulers the National Flower ▶ Black and white
represent Pahang;
Roman script on the
▶ Red and yellow
left and Jawi script represent Selangor;

on the right ▶ Black, white and yellow
represent Perak; and

▶ Red, black and yellow
represent Negeri

Sembilan
▶ These four states are the

origin of the Federated

Malay States.