#KiniNews: Controversial book cover gets on home minister’s radar
The Home Ministry has ordered the police to probe a party which was said to have duplicated the national coat of arms.
Its minister, Hamzah Zainudin said it is an offence to imitate the coat of arms under Section 3(1)(a) of the Emblems and Names Act 1963.
"I have instructed the police to carry out the investigation and to take stern action immediately.
"The government will not compromise with any party who performed this unpatriotic and irresponsible act," Hamzah said in his Facebook posting today.
Its minister, Hamzah Zainudin said it is an offence to imitate the coat of arms under Section 3(1)(a) of the Emblems and Names Act 1963.
"I have instructed the police to carry out the investigation and to take stern action immediately.
"The government will not compromise with any party who performed this unpatriotic and irresponsible act," Hamzah said in his Facebook posting today.
Sat Mar 19 2022
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Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Mon Mar 29 2021
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Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
A Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Sun Mar 28 2021
![KKMM launches ''Respecting National Emblems book KKMM launches ''Respecting National Emblems book](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615910105_BukuMenghormatiLam.jpg)
KKMM launches ''Respecting National Emblems" book
KKMM launched the -Respecting National Emblems- book as an academic reference and information source on the value of each national emblem.
Wed Mar 17 2021
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Sales of national emblems or their imitations prohibited - IGP
Abdul Hamid said those who are found guilty could be sentenced to not more than three years jail or a fine not more than RM20,000 or both.
Sat Jul 11 2020
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Johor passes enactment to curb improper use of emblems, titles, awards
It was passed after all the 15 clauses in the enactment was read with the support of the majority of members of the Legislative Assembly.
Thu Mar 09 2017
![Perak govt to table new bill to prevent misuse of emblems, titles and awards Perak govt to table new bill to prevent misuse of emblems, titles and awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462199047_ZambryKadir.jpg)
Perak govt to table new bill to prevent misuse of emblems, titles and awards
The Perak Emblems, Titles and Awards (Prevention of Improper Use) Enactment Bill 2016 would be tabled at the next State Assembly sitting scheduled to begin next Tuesday until Nov 21.
Fri Nov 11 2016
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Selangor Assembly approves amendments to emblems and names enactment
He said a fine of RM100,000 to RM200,000 or a jail term of up to three years as provided under Section 283 in the Criminal Procedure Code was deemed fit to be imposed.
Sat Apr 02 2016