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Asia

Malaysia: State flags
The flags of the Malaysian states were mostly derived from those of the 19th century,
and were originally flags of the princes or sultans.

OHORE KEDAH

The blue field represents the Red is the traditional color of Kedah.
government. The red canton is for The sheaves of yellow padi, or rice, are
the “Hulubalang” warrior caste, who or prosperity. The green crescent
defend the state. The crescent and ignifies Islam and the yellow shield is
star represent the ruler. or sovereignty.

KELENTAN KUALA LUMPUR

The red field is symbolic of the Blue is for the unity of the population
loyalty and sincerity of the people, f Kuala Lumpur; red for courage
while the white emblem represents nd vigor; white is for purity,
the ruler. Kelentan has 36 royal and leanliness and beauty; yellow for
official flags. overeignty and prosperity.

LABUAN MELAKA

The colors are those of the national The colors and pattern are taken from
flag and they have the same he national flag. Unlike the Malaysian
symbolism; white recalls the purity ag, the flag of Melaka only has one
of Buddhism and red represents the tripe of red and one of white and a
life-blood of the people. ve-pointed star.

NEGERI SEMBILAN PAHANG

This flag reflects the hierarchy of White is for the ruler, because it can
power in Malaysia. The yellow field hange to any other color, reflecting how
symbolizes the ruler, the black ruler can be influenced by popular
triangle, the district rulers and the pinion. Black represents the people,
red triangle, the people. tanding firm.

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