Perak MCA staff resign after incorrectly hanging national and state flags

Staff members within the Perak chapter of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) have submitted their resignations following an incident where they incorrectly displayed the national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, and the state flag of Perak. The error, which involved hanging the flags upside down, quickly gained traction on social media platforms.

The mistake prompted immediate action from the party. Datuk Dr. Mah Hang Soon, Chairman of the MCA State Liaison Committee, stated that the party takes full responsibility for the oversight in the flag-hanging procedure. This acknowledgment aims to address the public's reaction to the perceived disrespect shown to national and state symbols.

The resignations underscore the sensitivity surrounding national symbols in Malaysia. The incident highlights the importance of proper protocol and the potential consequences of errors in public displays, especially those that can be widely shared and commented upon online.

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his party took responsibility fully regarding the mistake of installing the Jalur Gemilang and the Perak state flag which were flown incorrectly...