Flag of Malaysia

Flag of Malaysia

Flag Details

Official Name
Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory)
Year Adopted
1963
Aspect Ratio
1:2
Designer
Mohamed Hamzah
Colors
Red White Blue Yellow
Symbolism
14 red and white stripes represent the 13 member states and the federal government. The crescent represents Islam; the 14-pointed star represents unity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of Malaysia look like?

The flag of Malaysia, known as "Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory)", features the colors Red, White, Blue, Yellow. 14 red and white stripes represent the 13 member states and the federal government. The crescent represents Islam; the 14-pointed star represents unity.

When was the flag of Malaysia adopted?

The current flag of Malaysia was officially adopted in 1963.

What do the colors of the Malaysian flag represent?

14 red and white stripes represent the 13 member states and the federal government. The crescent represents Islam; the 14-pointed star represents unity.

About Malaysia

Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Continent
Asia
Population
25,715,819
Area
329 km²
Currency
Malaysian ringgit
Languages
Bahasa Malaysia (official language), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
ISO Code
MY / MYS
Calling Code
+60
Domain
my
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