3 cases of upside-down flags in Johor, 5 nabbed

Three instances of inverted flags in Johor have led to the arrest of five individuals, according to initial reports. The incidents occurred in Kulai, Pelangi Indah, and Iskandar Puteri, as reported by Harian Metro. Deputy Police Chief Hoo Chuan Huat urged business owners to thoroughly examine all flags following their installation, citing the possibility of foreign workers mishandling the task.

In Kulai, a Nepali man in his 30s and a local woman in her 40s, both associated with a factory in the Indahpura Industrial Area, were detained and held for four days pending further investigation. Johor Bahru Selatan police arrested two men aged 25 and 43, while Iskandar Puteri police held a 56-year-old man. All three suspects were employees at the affected locations.

The arrests followed a complaint by Kota Iskandar assemblyman Pandak Ahmad about an inverted flag displayed at the SILC Industrial Area in Gelang Patah. Hoo Chuan Huat advised business owners and supervisors to closely monitor the flag-hoisting process and ensure workers understand the correct orientation, as well as to request photos for verification after installation.