“Stop normalising apologies as a fix for issues” – Dr Akmal Responds to Jalur Gemilang Error by PAS

Another Jalur Gemilang blunder just happened, and this time, all eyes are on the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) in Terengganu.

UMNO Youth Chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, continues to highlight the need for stricter actions against those who are still unable to recognise the Malaysian flag. In his Facebook post this morning (May 13), Akmal said it’s high time we stop normalising resolving issues with a mere apology.

“If we could ask for stricter actions against the editorial team of the Chinese newspaper outlet and the officers in the Ministry of Education for a similar issue, we must also do the same for those involved this time.”

Akmal also highlighted that laws revolving around the abuse of the Malaysian flag should be made immediately so that stricter actions can serve as a stern reminder and a lesson to the offenders.

“It shouldn’t be resolved with a one-time apology.”

PAS cited an unintentional technical error in the incomplete Jalur Gemilang

On its “Himpunan Teguh Memimpin Terengganu (TMT) 2025” event teaser poster, PAS Terengganu overlooked the lack of the number of points in the star on the Malaysian flag.

The design of the poster showed only 11 points on the Federal Star when it should have 14 points. The logo also features 12 red-and-white stripes instead of 14. PAS immediately apologised and included an updated and accurate version of the Malaysian flag.

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