Pontian Municipal Council also commits flag blunder
By VENESA DEVI
Nation
Sunday, 31 Aug 2025
9:56 PM MYT

JOHOR BARU: Just days after reprimanding a mini supermarket in Pekan Nanas for flying the state flag upside down, the Pontian Minicipal Council (MPPn) has come under fire itself for a flag-related mishap.

MPPn has drawn flak for allegedly sharing a photo of a decoration featuring the wrong number of points on the star of the Jalur Gemilang.

In the photo, which was reportedly posted on the MPPn Facebook page, the star on a replica of the national flag had 16 points instead of the correct 14.

The post, which has since been removed, is believed to show the exterior decoration of a building in Pontian in conjunction with National Day.

When contacted, an official from the council said they were in the midst of investigating the allegation.

This came just days after MPPn ordered a mini supermarket in Pekan Nanas, Pontian, to close for 30 days after it was found to be flying the Johor flag upside down.

Prior to that, a dental clinic was also issued a similar order for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...ts-flag-blunder

Closure notices for flying flags upside down is lawful, says Johor rep
By VENESA DEVI
Nation
Saturday, 30 Aug 2025
8:59 PM MYT

JOHOR BARU: The Pontian Municipal Council's (MPPn) decision to issue 30-day closure notices to two premises for flying the national and state flags upside down is lawful, says state executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

The Johor housing and local government committee chairman said the action was consistent with the provisions under 49(2) of the Business and Trade Licensing Bylaws (UUK) 2019, which gave councils the power to close premises following confirmation of a violation.

“The notice issued by the MPPn president is not ultra vires nor is it an act of cruelty.

“It is a legal action and also a serious reminder that everyone must not be careless or dismissive when dealing with issues that touch on the sovereignty and honour of the state and the nation.

“After 68 years of independence, negligence of this nature should not continue to happen,” he said in a statement here.

He warned that if such incidents were to happen again, tougher and uncompromising action would be taken.

“The firmness of the law is important to ensure that all citizens and stakeholders respect the symbols of national and state sovereignty, and to prevent flimsy excuses that tarnish the dignity of the flag we all love,” he added.

He said such mistakes were not minor but a slap against the sovereignty fought for with blood and tears.

Jafni added that Johoreans, regardless of race or background, must understand that respecting the Jalur Gemilang and the Johor flag was not a choice but a duty.

“A flag is not just a piece of cloth fluttering on a pole; it is a symbol of sovereignty, dignity and loyalty.

“Respect for the flag means respect for the state and the country.

“The excuse of workers’ negligence is unacceptable as local employers must be fully responsible for offences and mistakes committed at their premises,” he said.

On Wednesday (Aug 27), MPPn ordered a mini supermarket in Pekan Nanas, Pontian, to close for 30 days after it was found to be flying the Johor flag upside down.

This came just days after a dental clinic in the same district was issued a similar order for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...-says-johor-rep

so how close their office? gaji buta for a month ?

Let's see him walk the talk or just a hypocrite........ LOL 😂

Karma hit back hard

But we will see their true colour soon

What is the action? Lol

Can businesses opt not to fly the flags? If can then better don la. If govt ask, jus say that we are sked of closing for 30 days.

anyone gonna be arrested and put in lockup??

gonna be closed for 30 days??

no Chinese target, so no chance to stir unrest??

They did it on purpose. Can close the office for 1 month

It's selective outrage.

It's not really about the flag.
It's about who commits the act.

Let's see if can walk the talk?

Conlan97firm those municipal office ppl want 30 days holiday. Pls give them and send to to gulag.......oooo wai ...

salahan earthquake?

Krik krik krik krik~~

remembered depends on each state municipal ruling, some state need to naik bendera some don't........ remembered saman bout rm200 to 300 only.......better you no naik bendera n pay small saman than you naik n they look for fault n close you for 30 days......LOL

Do they have legal just cause for this close down? Or just ketuanan order?

See the second post

where the pic...?

What is a violation under the Business and Trade bylaws? Hanging a flag wrongly?
I am not so sure.

tutupe 30days?????

Tutup the majlis for 30 days also. Fair for all.