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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4, 2024: A few students from China waving flags of their country to welcome their own delegation in Teluk Intan was a big deal to some Malaysians.
But flying the Palestine flag during Merdeka (Independence) is even more serious.
We take pride in our Merdeka! Are such Malaysians loyal to Malaysia or Palestine?
A two-kilometre-long Malaysian flag weighing almost two tons was transported to China and rolled out along the Great Wall by Malaysian students in June 2000.
It was not a problem for the Chinese communist government.
So, what’s the big deal in Malaysia with waving flags to welcome a Chinese delegation?
The following are two comments found on social media:
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A 2km long Msian flag weighing almost 2 ton was transported to China n rolled out along the Great Wall by Msian students recently at an record event. No problem with the Chinese. They welcomed it. Never became an issue in China.
But the appearance of a few Chinese flag scared some Malays including highly educated politicians who made statements about China wanting to colonize msia!! Unbelievable such educated politicians can make such asinine statements.
> In June 2000, students from UKM unfurled a 2km long Jalur Gemilang Malaysian flag on the Great Wall in China. Not an issue then, so pass on to those who think it is an issue if China citizens wave their mini flags to welcome their own delegation in Teluk Intan
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Tiong: Overreaction over Chinese flag incident may scare away tourists
By New Straits Times - October 27, 2024 @ 11:24pm
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the “overreaction” by some quarters over the waving of Chinese flags at an event in Teluk Intan, Perak recently could have a negative impact on tourism. - NSTP / FAIZ ANUAR
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the "overreaction" by some quarters over the waving of Chinese flags at an event in Teluk Intan, Perak recently could have a negative impact on tourism.
Tiong, who is Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, said the overreaction by some quarters not only contradict Malaysia's values of moderation, but can also give the impression that Malaysia does not welcome foreign tourists to join cultural events.
"Before this, flags of other countries were flown in events organised in Malaysia without criticism. So why are the critics practising double standards in this case," he said in a Facebook post today.
He said the unity government consistently stresses the need to respect all cultures, with the aim of fostering unity and harmony among all Malaysians.
He claimed some individuals were taking advantage by worsening the situation.
The International Guan Gong Cultural Festival, he said, was an international cultural event which features participants from countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and China.
"The Chinese participants could have flown their flags as a sign of support and in the spirit of celebrating the event with those from other backgrounds, especially in view of the 50th anniversary of Malaysia - China ties," he said.
He said although the celebration is held in a similar fashion in neighbouring countries, they were not mired in controversy.
Tiong said he backed Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad's view that the act wasn't a crime.
"If those flying the flags weren't Malaysians, it shouldn't be a problem.
"The fear is that if we continue to harp on this, it could scare away tourists from visiting Malaysia, thus affecting the tourism industry," he said.
The minister took aim at Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh.
"He appears to be setting barriers and obstacles which could hamper the nation's development and growth. What are his true intentions?"
Akmal Saleh had previously called on the government to mete out stern action against the event organisers following te flying of the Chinese flags by some participants.
Akmal said he did not accept the organisers' apology and has asked Perak Umno Youth to lodge a police report.
The Guan Gong Cultural Association of Malaysia had previously apologised to all Malaysians for the incident involving the waving of China flags during the festival in Teluk Intan on Oct 24.
Its chairman, Soon Boon Hua, said that the act of waving the flag of another country was never planned in the existing programme itinerary prepared by the organisers.
from 17 Chinese nationals involved in the festival, held at Dataran Menara Condong.
Police said they were also working to identify other foreign flags displayed in the parade, noting that the viral video which sparked the incident also showed Thailand and Vietnam flags.
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