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Johor Police Chief Tan Seng Lee revealed that a 34-year-old Nepalese security guard and a 48-year-old local woman were arrested on Monday after pictures of the Malaysian and Johor flags being flown upside down went viral on social media. The suspect male, believed to be the one who placed the reversed flags, and the female suspect were accused of handing over and directing the placement of the flags.

Additionally, a Malaysian and a Johor state flag, as well as a work schedule, were reportedly stolen. The suspects were detained for four days until August 21 to assist with the investigation, according to a statement released by Sinar Harian. Tan Seng Lee explained that the case was being investigated under Section 5 of the Flags and Emblems Act 1963, Section 14 of the Offenses Against the Person Act 1955, Section 505b of the Penal Code for causing public outrage, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.

On Saturday, Johor Exco member Jafni Md Shukor stated that an industrial premise in Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) area was temporarily closed due to the placement of the Malaysian and Johor state flags upside down, based on the 2019 Small Industries, Trade and Industrial Licensing Act. The company involved was required to provide explanations and clarify its commitment.

The reversed flags were immediately corrected, and the factory owner was called promptly to provide further clarification. The incident should not be used as a reason to downplay respect for national and state symbols.