PAS Terengganu has issued a public apology for a design error on its “Himpunan Teguh Memimpin Terengganu (TMT) 2025” event teaser poster, which featured a Malaysian flag with an incorrect number of points on its star.
The error was spotted by Malaysians online after the event teaser poster was shared by Terengganu Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Ir Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, with many calling him and the party out for the error.
PAS Terengganu apologises for Jalur Gemilang error on event poster
Facebook post by Terengganu Menteri Besar with the Jalur Gemilang error on the event logo
Specifically, netizens noticed that the Jalur Gemilang, which was put on the left side of the PAS flag, had only 11 points on the “Federal Star” instead of 14 points.
In case you’re not familiar, the 14-point star on the Jalur Gemilang, known as the “Federal Star”, is symbolic of the unity of Malaysia’s 13 member states and the federal territories.
Besides that, the logo also features 12 red-and-white stripes instead of 14, which is meant to represent the equal status in the federation for the 13 member states and the federal territories.
Netizens pointed out that there were only 11 points on the Federal Star
Following the backlash, PAS Terengganu took to its official Facebook page to issue a public apology and rectify the error.
In the post, the Himpunan TMT 2025 secretariat “expressed its deepest appreciation and thanks” to those who pointed out the Jalur Gemilang error on the Himpunan TMT 2025 teaser logo design.
The updated event logo
The statement asserted,
“We would like to express our sincere apologies to all citizens and supporters for the unintentional technical error and have taken immediate action to withdraw the use of the logo.”
Attached to the post is the new version of the HTMT 2025 logo, as well as an infographic elaborating on the meaning behind the logo.
The meaning behind the event logo
PAS Terengganu added that the updated logo will be used on all promotional material for the event, which is taking place from 29 to 31 May in Kemaman, moving forward.
In the comments, PAS Terengganu also directly showed that the Jalur Gemilang on the new logo has 14 points on the Federal Star and 14 stripes.
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