Malaysian States Flag

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Today, we are going to see and learn about the States Flag used in Malaysia. Federation of Malaysia consists of 13 states and Federal Territory. Each state has its own identity, including flag, coat of arms and others. In this post, we are going to see the 14 states flags used in Malaysia.


Flag of Sabah

The flag of Sabah consist of 5 colours, the most colour compare to others. The flag was adopted on 16th September 1988. It is consist of a canton and three stripes.

In the canton ::

A silhouette of Mount Kinabalu – represents the State Government of Sabah
Royal Blue (Mount Kinabalu) – represents strength and harmony
Icicle Blue (background) – represents unity and prosperity

The three stripes consist of ::

Zircon Blue – represents peace and calmness
White – represents purity and justice
Chilli red – represents courage and determination


Flag of Sarawak

The flag of Sarawak consist of three colours used on the flag of the Kingdom of Sarawak of the White Rajah. The flag was adopted in 1988.

It consist of ::

Yellow – represents Supremacy of Law and Regulations (Order), unity and stability in the multi-ethnic society
Star – the harmony, high ideals and inspirations of Sarawakian.
The star’s 9-vertices – represents the nine division of Sarawak.

The stripes consist of ::

Red – represents the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the people in their ongoing efforts to pursue and defend the dignity of the progress and elevation in the process of building the state of Sarawak.
Black – represents Sarawak’s wealth of natural resources such as crude oil and timber as the foundation for the development of its people.


Flag of Johor

The flag of Johor bears a canton pattern. The current flag was adopted in 1865, make it the oldest flag in Malaysia.

It consist of ::

White crescent and 5-pointed star – represents Johor’s sovereign ruler, The Sultan of Johor.
Red – represents the warriors that defend the states.
Navy Blue – represent the State Government of Johor.


Flag of Pahang

The flag of Pahang is adopting a simple design, of horizontal bicolour flag. The upper half and lower half are equally proportionate bands.

It consists of ::

White – represents the Sultan of Pahang
Black – represents the official colour of Bendahara. Signify that the past ruler of Pahang was administrated by Bendahara.

White over Black – represents Pahang as a sovereign state with a royal monarch, as well as its presence in special privileges, laws, customs and codes of conduct, and specific rights of the Sultan.


Flag of Terengganu

The flag of Terengganu similar to others Malay States, the flag design center around the Malay royalty and Islam. It was first in used in 1953.

It consist of ::

Crescent and star – represents Islam as the official religion of the states.

White – Represents The Sultan of Terengganu.
Black – represents the State’s citizens.
The white border surrounding the black – it represents the Sultan’s duty to protect his subjects.


Flag of Kelantan

The current flag of Kelantan was adopted in 1924 with a simpler design compare to the previous flag.

It consist of ::

White charge in the middle – represents the sanctity of the Sultan of Kelantan
Red – represents the honesty of Kelantan’s settlers, citizens and the Sultan.


Flag of Perlis

The flag of Perlis is identical with the flag of Pahang with the difference of colour.

It consist of ::

Yellow – represents the Raja of Perlis
Blue – represents the people of Perlis
Yellow over Blue – Signify the close bond forged between the Raja of Perlis and his peoples.


Flag of Kedah

The flag of Kedah shares a great resemblance with the flag of Kelantan, only differs in the location of the state emblem. The Kedah state emblem is located on the upper left quarter of the flag.

It consist of ::

The State emblem – same interpretation as the state emblem.
Red – The state traditional colour. It is also represents prosperity.


Flag of Pulau Pinang

The flag of Pulau Pinang was first adopted in 1949 after the state become a member of Federation of Malaya.

It consist of three vertical bands with equal width and a Pinang Tree ::

Pinang Tree – represents a tree from which the Island gets its name.
Blue – represents the colour of beautiful seas surrounding the island.
White – represents the state is safe and peaceful.
Yellow – represents prosperity.


Flag of Perak

The flag of Perak consists of three equal horizontal band, all represents the three branches of the Perak Royal Family.

It consists of ::

White – represents HRH The Sultan of Perak.
Yellow – represents the Raja Muda of Perak (Heir Apparent).
Black – represents the Raja Di Hilir of Perak (2nd in line)


Flag of Selangor

The current flag of Selangor was adopted on 30th January 1965. It consists of four proportionally-sized sections.

It consist of ::

Crescent and Star – represents Islam as the official religion of the state.
White – represents the sanctity of Islam.
Red and Yellow - represents the flesh and blood, two elements necessary to give life and energy to the state.


Flag of Negeri Sembilan

The flag of Negeri Sembilan has a canton on the upper hoist, which is divided diagonally from the corner of the upper hoist towards the corner of the lower fly.

It consists of ::

Yellow – represents the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Red – represents the citizens of Negeri Sembilan
Black – represents the four undangs (traditional chieftains).


Flag of Melaka

The flag of Malacca divided into two equal horizontal bands. The upper bands divided into two quarters, with a crescent and a star in it.

It consists of ::

Yellow, Blue, Red, White – represents the colour in Jalur Gemilang, signifies that Melaka is a member of the Federation of Malaysia.
Crescent and Star – represents Islam as the state as well as the federation official religion.


Flag of the Federal Territory

The flag of the Federal Territory is used to represent the Federal Territory as a whole. Each territory has its own flag which use when representing the individual Federal Territories. It was adopted on 23rd May 2006.

It consist of ::

Yellow – represents respect, sovereignty and honour.
Red – represents strength.
Blue – represents sincerity, harmony and unity.
Three stars below the national emblem – represents the three entities in the federal territories, and also supporting their mission to become important administrative and business center.