Friday, March 26, 2010

flag of malaysia......



MALAYSIA FLAG


The Malaysian flag consists of 14 alternate red and white stripes of equal width, which represent the 13 states of Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Melacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Penang, Terengganu and the Federal Territory.
The colour red symbolizes courage, while white indicates purity.
The dark blue canton in the upper left quarter symbolizes the unity of the Malaysian people.
The crescent moon in the dark blue canton is the symbol of Islam, the official religion of Malaysia.
The 14-pointed star stands for the unity of the 13 states and the Federal Government.
The yellow colour of the crescent moon and star represents the royal colour of the Rulers.

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