Police probe headscarves bearing incomplete Jalur Gemilang
SUBANG JAYA: Police are probing the circulation of a video on social media involving headscarves bearing depictions of the Jalur Gemilang with missing elements that were sold at a supermarket here.
Subang Jaya police are investigating a video on social media featuring headscarves displaying incomplete versions of the national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, according to authorities. Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat stated that the incident was reported to them at 4:49pm yesterday. Preliminary findings indicate that some headscarves possessed representations of the Jalur Gemilang with missing elements, originating from a supplier.
In response, the supermarket promptly removed the questionable items from their shelves to avert sales to customers, as Wan Azlan explained in a statement.
The police are examining the case under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, which governs the improper utilization of the Jalur Gemilang. Conviction carries a penalty of up to RM20,000 in fines or a three-year prison sentence, or both. Additionally, the case is being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code, which addresses the intentional insult of another individual with the aim of inciting a breach of the peace. Punishment for conviction under this section includes up to two years in jail, a fine, or both.
Anyone possessing information regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to the Subang Jaya district police headquarters at 03-78627100.
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