Terengganu MB says Jalur Gemilang flown without crescent moon and star was ‘unintentional’, ‘isolated’ incident

Terengganu MB says Jalur Gemilang flown without crescent moon and star was ‘unintentional’, ‘isolated’ incident



Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar speaks to reporters at the 2026 World Ranger Day celebration at Wisma Darul Iman in Kuala Terengganu today. — Bernama pic


Summary

• Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr.
• Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar addressed the incident involving a Jalur Gemilang displayed without its crescent and star at Dataran Batu Buruk, describing it as isolated and unintentional.
• Following public attention from a viral video, the state government pledged to investigate and prevent future occurrences.
• Kuala Terengganu Mayor Lizan Che Mat clarified that strong winds caused the flag's symbols to detach, prompting the city council to replace the flag and reconsider materials to avoid similar incidents.
• Ensuring flag quality and compliance is now a priority for the council.

First Published: Monday, 10 Aug 2026 2:32 PM MYT


KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 10 — Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the display of a Jalur Gemilang without its crescent and star at Dataran Batu Buruk was an isolated incident and was not deliberate.

Berita Harian reported that he said the state government would investigate the matter after a video of the flag circulated on social media on Friday.


“I think this was not deliberate; it was an isolated and unintentional case,” he was quoted as saying.


Ahmad Samsuri said steps would also be taken to prevent a recurrence, regardless of whether the flag had been put up by the authorities or members of the public.


He was speaking after officiating the Terengganu-level World Ranger Day 2026 celebration at Wisma Darul Iman.


Kuala Terengganu mayor Lizan Che Mat, meanwhile, said the flag originally had the crescent and star, but the section bearing the symbols had come loose from its stitching following strong winds.

He said the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) removed the flag as soon as the issue was detected on Friday and replaced it with a new one.


He said MBKT would stop using stitched flags of that type and would instead buy fully finished flags to reduce the risk of a similar incident.

Lizan added that the council took the matter seriously and would ensure flags under its care were in good condition and complied with the required specifications.

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Where's that Dr when we need him to tangkap this outrageous blasphemy of our Jalur Gemilang? Don't just bully Chinapek lah, wakakaka.