Jalur Gemilang Gaffe Redux Terengganu Pas Apologises For Technical Error

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Terengganu PAS has apologised for a mistake in the Jalur Gemilang, which formed a part of a logo for promotional materials for an upcoming event.
ADS“We wish to record our open apology to all citizens and supporters for the unintentional technical error and have taken immediate action to retract the logo,” it said in a statement yesterday.
It also expressed thanks for the public feedback over the logo and shared the rectified version that it will use instead.
Late last week, PAS began circulating a poster promoting its “Himpunan Teguh Memimpin Terengganu” rally slated to take place in Kemaman on May 29 and 31.
The logo featured the Jalur Gemilang on the left, the PAS logo in the middle, and the Terengganu flag on the right.
However, some netizens criticised the logo for having only 11 points on the Jalur Gemilang’s yellow star and 12 alternating red and white stripes.
It should have a 14-point star and 14 alternating red and white stripes, symbolising the 13 states in the federation plus the federal territories.
One after another
The incident came in the wake of several others since last month, where the Jalur Gemilang was published with various defects.
This included Sin Chew Daily’s publication of an illustration featuring the Jalur Gemilang that was missing its crescent moon, while Kwong Wah Yit Poh published a photo of an electronic billboard at Bukit Bintang that displayed the flag with a 13-point star.
An exhibitor at a baby products expo displayed a video that featured the Jalur Gemilang also without the crescent moon.
The government had also made such blunders with the Education Ministry’s SPM Analysis Report, featuring a picture of a classroom that had a Jalur Gemilang with two stars and eight alternating stripes.
Another picture in the same report featured the flag with a comma-shaped yellow blob in place of the star.
ADSApart from internal inquiries, authorities have also investigated past cases under various laws such as the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Be careful with AI
On April 28, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s aide said the premier has urged greater care when using artificial intelligence-generated content, particularly when it involves national symbols.
He said the flag mistakes cannot be taken lightly, even if it is unintentional, as they involve matters of national sensitivity.
“The prime minister welcomes technological innovations, including AI, which are increasingly widespread in various sectors, namely the media, education, and business sectors, but he stressed that AI cannot replace editorial responsibility and quality control by humans.
“Any material involving national symbols or the people’s sensitivities must go through a detailed review, with the spirit of respect and collective responsibility.
“AI is a great tool, but if used carelessly, it can have major implications for the harmony and unity of the country,” said the prime minister’s press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah.
The Education Ministry's images were explicitly labelled as AI-generated content, but it is widely speculated that the other incidents involved AI-generated content as well. - Mkini

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