Johor police arrest five, open three investigation papers over upside-down flags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 – Johor police have made five arrests and opened three investigation papers following recent cases where the Malaysian flag and the Johor state flag were displayed upside down in the state. Deputy Police Chief Hoo Chuan Huat stated that the arrests were made in connection with three reported cases under the jurisdictions of Kulai, Iskandar Puteri, and Johor Bahru South police.

The investigation papers for all three cases are being finalized and will soon be forwarded to the Attorney General’s Chambers for further action. Hoo explained that a total of five individuals have been arrested so far, with additional investigations still ongoing. The incidents involved Jalur Gemilang flags and a Johor state flag being flown upside down at various locations across the state.

In the Kulai case, two individuals, a 34-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, were detained to aid the investigation. The Johor Bahru South case led to the arrest of two men, aged 25 and 43, while the latest incident in Iskandar Puteri resulted in the arrest of a 56-year-old man. Hoo emphasized that all those arrested are believed to be employees of the respective business premises where the improper flag displays occurred.

He urged business owners, supervisors, and employees to be vigilant and ensure the correct display of national and state flags in their premises to prevent similar incidents from happening.