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Flag Malaysia, in 36 editions.
The entry for Malaysia published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 12
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Flag” (1990 to 2025) and “Flag description” (1997 to 2024).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star; the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam; the design was based on the flag of the US
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
- fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white
(bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a
yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star; the crescent and the
star are traditional symbols of Islam; the design was based on the flag of
the US
- fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white
(bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner
bearing a
crescent and the
based on the flag of
- fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
fourteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white
white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner
corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star; the
the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam; the design was
was based on the flag of the US
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
fourteen 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with
white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side
corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam; the design
design was based on the flag of the US
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with
with white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side
corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam; the
was based on the flag of the US
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating
alternating with white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the
upper hoist-side
fourteen-pointed star;
symbols of Islam; the design
The same text in 4 editions, 2000 to 2003.
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top)
The same text in 6 editions, 2004 to 2009.
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star;
- the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam;
- the design was based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow fourteen-pointed 14-pointed star; the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam; the design was based on the flag of the US
The same text in 5 editions, 2010 to 2014.
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star;
- the flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory);
- the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government;
- the 14 points on the star represent the unity between these entities;
- the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam;
- blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note: the design is based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star; the crescent flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory); the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government; the 14 points on the star are represent the unity between these entities; the crescent is a traditional symbols symbol of Islam; blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note:
the design was is based on the flag of the US
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star;
- the flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory);
- the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government;
- the 14 points on the star represent the unity between these entities;
- the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam;
- blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note: the design is based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star; the flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory); the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government; the 14 points on the star represent the unity between these entities; the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam; blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note:
The same text in 8 editions, 2017 to 2024.
Published as “Flag description”
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom);
- there is a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star;
- the flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory);
- the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government;
- the 14 points on the star represent the unity between these entities;
- the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam;
- blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note: the design is based on the flag of the US
14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom); there is a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star; the flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory); the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government; the 14 points on the star represent the unity between these entities; the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam; blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note: the design is based on the flag of the US
- description:
- 14 equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white; a dark blue rectangle in the upper-left corner has a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed yellow star
- meaning:
- the flag is often called Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory);
- the 14 stripes stand for the equal status of the 13 member states and the federal government;
- the points on the star represent the unity among these entities;
- the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam;
- blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people, and yellow is the royal color
note: the design is based on the US flag
description: 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom); there is white; a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side upper-left corner bearing has a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star; yellow star
meaning: the flag is often referred to as called Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory); the 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government; the 14 points on the star represent the unity between among these entities; the crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam; blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people people, and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers
note: the design is based on the flag of the US flag
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Malaysia: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/malaysia/flag.