Loke: Don't politicise flag incident, let ministry probe it
Published: Aug 4, 2025 2:54 PM
Updated: 5:21 PM
Summary
- Transport Minister Anthony Loke says no one needs to politicise the recent flag incident involving a Chinese-medium school, in which the Jalur Gemilang was flown upside down.
- He urges the public to allow the Education Ministry to investigate the matter.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there is no need for anyone to politicise the recent flag incident involving a Chinese-medium school, in which the Jalur Gemilang was flown upside down.
“Every time something like this happens, there will be some quarters trying to politicise it.
“As for the mistakes, I leave the matter to the Education Ministry, which is already investigating the matter.
“Let the ministry’s probe decide whether it was deliberate or not,” he told reporters after launching the Seremban parliamentary-level Merdeka celebration at Chan Wa Secondary School today.
Yesterday, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry will take action against SJKC Chung Hua in Port Dickson, where the Jalur Gemilang was flown upside down.
She also said her ministry is waiting for a full report on the results of the investigation into the incident.
The upside down Jalur Gemilang at SJKC Chung Hua, Port Dickson
“We have reminded (all) about this issue multiple times - it’s not something new.
“So, when we receive the full report, we will take strict action,” she added.
The school had issued an apology on Aug 1, explaining that the error occurred when a school employee was installing flags before the end of their work hours.
“The school received the information around 5pm and took corrective measures immediately,” it said.
Akmal calls for punishment
Earlier today, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh demanded punitive measures, asserting that apologies are no remedy for perceived disrespect.
Stressing that the national flag must be honoured, not desecrated, Akmal decried what he described as a recurring pattern of offence followed by remorse.
“We have reminded (all) about this issue multiple times - it’s not something new.
“So, when we receive the full report, we will take strict action,” she added.
The school had issued an apology on Aug 1, explaining that the error occurred when a school employee was installing flags before the end of their work hours.
“The school received the information around 5pm and took corrective measures immediately,” it said.
Akmal calls for punishment
Earlier today, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh demanded punitive measures, asserting that apologies are no remedy for perceived disrespect.
Stressing that the national flag must be honoured, not desecrated, Akmal decried what he described as a recurring pattern of offence followed by remorse.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh
Loke, who is also DAP secretary-general, reminded the public of the importance of respecting the national flag.
He said that when displaying Jalur Gemilang, one must do it correctly - taking into consideration respect and sensitivities.
“Sometimes, mistakes happen, and we leave it to the relevant parties (to investigate).
“In this case, the school has to send a report to the Education Ministry,” he added.
Loke, who is also DAP secretary-general, reminded the public of the importance of respecting the national flag.
He said that when displaying Jalur Gemilang, one must do it correctly - taking into consideration respect and sensitivities.
“Sometimes, mistakes happen, and we leave it to the relevant parties (to investigate).
“In this case, the school has to send a report to the Education Ministry,” he added.
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