Johor Umno Rep Wants Organisers Prosecuted Over Chinese Flag Fiasco

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Gambir assemblyman Sahrihan Jani said organisers of events should be mindful of local norms after a carnival at Bukit Gambir, Tangkak, displayed a rocket with Chinese flags on it. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: A Johor assemblyman is demanding stern action against organisers of an LED lights carnival in Bukit Gambir, Tangkak, for allegedly displaying a replica of a rocket with Chinese flags on its fins.
In a Facebook post, Sahrihan Jani demanded that the organisers be hauled to court if they were found to have violated guidelines set by the Tangkak district council and relevant authorities.
The Gambir assemblyman from Umno said, however, he had been informed the carnival would cease operation today.
He said an apology by the organisers would be insufficient to rectify the mistake, adding that Umno would not tolerate such matters and had since lodged a police report.
“Those intending to organise events in the future must be more mindful of local norms and culture and also avoid any form of provocation,” he said.
Tangkak police chief Roslan Talib confirmed receiving the report and said authorities were investigating the matter, Sinar Harian reported.
This is not the first time that controversy has been sparked by the inclusion of the Chinese flag in events.
In October, a group of people were seen waving China’s national flag during a parade near the Leaning Tower in Teluk Intan in Perak.
Guan Gong temple chairman Soon Boon Hua later apologised, saying the flags were displayed by Chinese nationals who attended the festival, and had not been planned by the organisers.
In the same month, two images on social media showing students at a private secondary school in Penang holding the Chinese flag went viral.
It was later clarified that the students were part of a group of 33 from China studying at the Chun Ling Private Secondary School. - FMT

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