![Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701343589_TBKyrgyz.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower
The sunflower has a peculiar meaning in the Kyrgyz culture equivalent to that of a weathercock in some European languages.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![China cremates 'people's' premier, lowers national flag amidst outpouring of grief China cremates 'people's' premier, lowers national flag amidst outpouring of grief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41698917943_China.jpg)
China cremates 'people's' premier, lowers national flag amidst outpouring of grief
China lowered the national flag on Thursday as the country cremated Li Keqiang, known as "the people's premier".
Thu Nov 02 2023
![RM25 bln projects to be unveiled under Energy Transition Roadmap - Rafizi RM25 bln projects to be unveiled under Energy Transition Roadmap - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688449878_RafiziRamli.jpg)
RM25 bln projects to be unveiled under Energy Transition Roadmap - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said the first 10 national flagship energy transition projects will be unveiled on July 27.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670570230_JAKARTA.jpg)
Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN
The criminal code includes laws that make it an offence to insult the president, the national flag and state institutions.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Police seek man who was caught on video cutting national flags Police seek man who was caught on video cutting national flags](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660783576_guntingbendera.jpg)
Police seek man who was caught on video cutting national flags
The video which went viral on TikTok, shows a man cutting several Jalur Gemilang believed to be in front of the Malaysian Tourism Centre.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah to be national flag bearer in Hanoi SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah to be national flag bearer in Hanoi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650706891_AtletTerjunNegara.jpg)
SEA Games: Nur Dhabitah to be national flag bearer in Hanoi
National diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri has been selected to be the bearer of the Jalur Gemilang at the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, scheduled on May 12.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![We fear no one: Ukrainians raise flags to defy Russia invasion fear We fear no one: Ukrainians raise flags to defy Russia invasion fear](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645011383_kyiv.jpg)
"We fear no one:" Ukrainians raise flags to defy Russia invasion fear
Ukrainians raised national flags and played the country's anthem on Wednesday to show unity against fears of a Russian invasion.
Wed Feb 16 2022
!['Our champion': Deported Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco 'Our champion': Deported Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642472187_BELGRADE.jpg)
'Our champion': Deported Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco
Most Australians had wanted him gone, but Serbian fans cheered and waved national flags as Djokovic touched down at Belgrade airport.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![Sarawakians share their success with Malaysian Family Sarawakians share their success with Malaysian Family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631598141_anaksarawak.jpg)
Sarawakians share their success with Malaysian Family
Many Malaysians have made the country proud by flying the national flag high on the international stage in various fields.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![KL Tower to light up in Tajikistan's national flag colours to mark Independence Day on Thursday KL Tower to light up in Tajikistan's national flag colours to mark Independence Day on Thursday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631075106_KLTOWER.jpg)
KL Tower to light up in Tajikistan's national flag colours to mark Independence Day on Thursday
The display will start from 8 pm to 9 pm, the Tajikistan Embassy in Malaysia said in a statement.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61 Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624596807_MANILA.jpg)
Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61
Duterte declared June 24 to July 3 as period of national mourning, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast on all govt buildings.
Fri Jun 25 2021
![Malaysia Airlines plane to bring in COVID-19 vaccine Malaysia Airlines plane to bring in COVID-19 vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613665818_MasKargo.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines plane to bring in COVID-19 vaccine
A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 plane emblazoned with the livery of the national flag has been tasked to fly in the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for Malaysians on Sunday (Feb 21).
Thu Feb 18 2021
![Menara KL to light up in blue and yellow to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day Menara KL to light up in blue and yellow to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51474470835_MenaraKL.jpg)
Menara KL to light up in blue and yellow to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day
The Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL) will be lit up in blue and yellow, the colours of Ukraine's national flag, on Monday in celebration of Ukraine's 29th Independence Day.
Mon Aug 24 2020
![Stern action waits those who fly Jalur Gemilang upside down - Shabudin Stern action waits those who fly Jalur Gemilang upside down - Shabudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41491635212_DatukShabudin.jpg)
Stern action waits those who fly Jalur Gemilang upside down - Shabudin
There were still cases where the national flag was installed upside down or damaged and this was more than just bad and immoral behaviour.
Sun Aug 23 2020
![Learn to respect, care about Jalur Gemilang, Halimah tells Malaysians Learn to respect, care about Jalur Gemilang, Halimah tells Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597584710_DatukHalimahMohame.jpg)
Learn to respect, care about Jalur Gemilang, Halimah tells Malaysians
National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique has urged Malaysians to learn to respect and appreciate the value of Jalur Gemilang as the national flag of the country.
Sun Aug 16 2020