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== History ==
== History ==
Prior to the adoption of the flag, the three directly governed territories of [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Putrajaya]] and [[Labuan]] had utilised the [[flag of Kuala Lumpur]] to represent the [[Federal Territories (Malaysia)|Federal Territories]] as a collective unit, which was deemed inappropriate.<ref name="thestar210806">{{cite news |title=New anthem and flag for FT launched |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/08/21/new-anthem-and-flag-for-ft-launched |access-date=4 September 2021 |work=The Star |date=21 August 2006 |archive-date=4 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904122444/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/08/21/new-anthem-and-flag-for-ft-launched |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Cabinet of Malaysia]] decided to adopt an official flag representing them collectively.<ref name="thestar240506">{{cite news |title=Official flag for all three FTs unveiled |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/05/24/official-flag-for-all-three-fts-unveiled |access-date=3 September 2021 |work=The Star |date=24 May 2006 |archive-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903230522/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/05/24/official-flag-for-all-three-fts-unveiled |url-status=live }}</ref> The government had already sought the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong [[Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin]] on 12 May 2005 a year prior to the act.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Low |first1=Christina |title=Song and flag to represent Federal Territories |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/08/18/song-and-flag-to-represent-federal-territories |access-date=4 September 2021 |work=The Star |date=18 August 2006 |archive-date=4 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904122444/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/08/18/song-and-flag-to-represent-federal-territories |url-status=live }}</ref>
Prior to the adoption of the flag, the three directly governed territories of [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Putrajaya]] and [[Labuan]] had utilised the [[flag of Kuala Lumpur]] to represent the [[Federal Territories (Malaysia)|Federal Territories]] as a collective unit, which was deemed inappropriate by [[Minister of Federal Territories (Malaysia)|Minister of Federal Territories]], [[Zulhasnan Rafique]] as it did not reflect that there were three different Federal Territories.<ref name="thestar210806">{{cite news |title=New anthem and flag for FT launched |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/08/21/new-anthem-and-flag-for-ft-launched |access-date=4 September 2021 |work=The Star |date=21 August 2006 |archive-date=4 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904122444/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/08/21/new-anthem-and-flag-for-ft-launched |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Cabinet of Malaysia]] decided to adopt an official flag representing them collectively.<ref name="thestar240506">{{cite news |title=Official flag for all three FTs unveiled |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/05/24/official-flag-for-all-three-fts-unveiled |access-date=3 September 2021 |work=The Star |date=24 May 2006 |archive-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903230522/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2006/05/24/official-flag-for-all-three-fts-unveiled |url-status=live }}</ref> The government had already sought the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong [[Sirajuddin of Perlis]] on 12 May 2005 a year prior to the act.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Low |first1=Christina |title=Song and flag to represent Federal Territories |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/08/18/song-and-flag-to-represent-federal-territories |access-date=4 September 2021 |work=The Star |date=18 August 2006 |archive-date=4 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904122444/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/08/18/song-and-flag-to-represent-federal-territories |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 1 March 2006, a meeting chaired by [[Zulhasnan Rafique]], the [[Minister of Federal Territories (Malaysia)|Minister of Federal Territories]] was held. The minister choose a proposed flag that designed by team from [[UiTM]], his choice then approved by the cabinet on 26 April 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bendera Negeri dan Wilayah (pp. 79) |url=https://dbook.penerangan.gov.my/dbook/dmdocuments/bendera_negeri_dan_wilayah/mobile/index.html |publisher=Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia |access-date=17 February 2024}}</ref>
On 1 March 2006, a meeting chaired by Zulhasnan Rafique was held. Rafique chose a proposed flag that designed by team from the Universiti Teknologi MARA, his choice was then approved by the cabinet on 26 April 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bendera Negeri dan Wilayah (pp. 79) |url=https://dbook.penerangan.gov.my/dbook/dmdocuments/bendera_negeri_dan_wilayah/mobile/index.html |publisher=Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia |access-date=17 February 2024}}</ref>


The flag of the Federal Territories was first unveiled by the minister on 23 May 2006 and launched by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 20 August 2006.<ref name="thestar210806"/><ref name="thestar240506"/> A series of performances by celebrities and schools were planned to be held at [[Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur]] to commemorate the launch.<ref name="thestar210806"/> Deputy Prime Minister [[Najib Razak]] justified the new flag in a speech proclaiming the "common direction" of the three Federal Territories.<ref name="thestar210806"/> The flag of the Federal Territories was to be used only when representing them collectively; otherwise, their individual flags remained in force.<ref name="thestar240506"/>
The flag of the Federal Territories was first unveiled by the minister on 23 May 2006 and launched by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 20 August 2006.<ref name="thestar210806"/><ref name="thestar240506"/> A series of performances by celebrities and schools were planned to be held at [[Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur]] to commemorate the launch.<ref name="thestar210806"/> Deputy Prime Minister [[Najib Razak]] justified the new flag in a speech proclaiming the "common direction" of the three Federal Territories.<ref name="thestar210806"/> The flag of the Federal Territories was to be used only when representing them collectively; otherwise, their individual flags remained in force.<ref name="thestar240506"/>

Latest revision as of 23:01, 16 June 2024

Main article: List of Malaysian flags § Federal Territories
Flag of the Federal Territories
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side Design has no element that can be rotated
Proportion1:2
Adopted23 May 2006
DesignThree horizontal bars of yellow, blue, and red, with the coat of arms of Malaysia in the middle.

The flag of the Federal Territories of Malaysia consists of three horizontal bars of yellow, blue, and red, with the coat of arms of Malaysia in the middle. It was officially adopted on 23 May 2006.

History[edit]

Prior to the adoption of the flag, the three directly governed territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan had utilised the flag of Kuala Lumpur to represent the Federal Territories as a collective unit, which was deemed inappropriate by Minister of Federal Territories, Zulhasnan Rafique as it did not reflect that there were three different Federal Territories.[1] The Cabinet of Malaysia decided to adopt an official flag representing them collectively.[2] The government had already sought the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sirajuddin of Perlis on 12 May 2005 a year prior to the act.[3]

On 1 March 2006, a meeting chaired by Zulhasnan Rafique was held. Rafique chose a proposed flag that designed by team from the Universiti Teknologi MARA, his choice was then approved by the cabinet on 26 April 2006.[4]

The flag of the Federal Territories was first unveiled by the minister on 23 May 2006 and launched by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 20 August 2006.[1][2] A series of performances by celebrities and schools were planned to be held at Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur to commemorate the launch.[1] Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak justified the new flag in a speech proclaiming the "common direction" of the three Federal Territories.[1] The flag of the Federal Territories was to be used only when representing them collectively; otherwise, their individual flags remained in force.[2]

The government has since encouraged residents of the three Federal Territories to fly the flag on 1 February to commemorate Federal Territory Day.[5][6][7]

Symbolism[edit]

The flag has three colours: yellow to represent respect, sovereignty and honour, red for strength and blue for unity, sincerity and harmony. The three stars below the coat of arms of Malaysia stand for the three territories, supporting their mission to become important administrative and business centres.[8]

Flags of the Federal Territories[edit]

Flag of the Federal Territories at the 2011 Merdeka celebrations

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "New anthem and flag for FT launched". The Star. 21 August 2006. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Official flag for all three FTs unveiled". The Star. 24 May 2006. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  3. ^ Low, Christina (18 August 2006). "Song and flag to represent Federal Territories". The Star. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Bendera Negeri dan Wilayah (pp. 79)". Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Fly FT Day flag with pride". The Star. 29 January 2015. Archived from the original on 8 August 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  6. ^ Nair, Vijenthi (30 January 2021). "Putrajaya residents put up flags for FT Day". The Star. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  7. ^ Wahab, Farid (1 February 2021). "Celebration through action". The Star. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Flag & Song". Ministry of Federal Territories. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
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