Malaysia’s national flag has 14 alternating red and white stripes and a blue canton containing a yellow crescent and a 14-point star. It is known as the Jalur Gemilang, meaning “Stripes of Glory.”

What does the Malaysian flag look like?

Seven red and seven white stripes run horizontally. In the blue canton are a yellow crescent and a 14-point federal star.

What do the 14 stripes and star points mean?

They represent the equal status within the federation of the 13 states and the federal government. The crescent represents Islam, the religion of the federation, while yellow is the royal color of Malaysia’s rulers.

History of the flag

The original federation flag was selected before Malayan independence and first raised in 1950. It had 11 stripes and an 11-point star. The design was expanded to 14 in 1963 when Malaysia was formed.

Malaysia flag facts

• Name: Jalur Gemilang
• Stripes: 14
• Star points: 14
• Current federal form: 1963