A LOCAL woman was arrested for allegedly flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down at her premises on Jalan Lee Ah Leng, Taman Nasib, Kluang, two days ago.

Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the 55-year-old woman, who is the owner of the premises, was detained following a police report lodged on the same day.

The premises was occupied by a restaurant since 2017 until the end of December last year, before closing down in January.

“Investigations found the flag has been flown upside down at the premises since 2017 until complaints were made by the public.

“Why is it only now being reported? I think because public level awareness has started to increase lately,” he told reporters at the Johor police contingent headquarters, today.

The suspect will be charged under under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act and if convicted she can be fined not more than RM20,000, jailed not more than three years or both, he said.

He also advised people to always maintain the sovereignty and peace of the country or stern action will be taken based on existing laws. – Bernama, August 18, 2020.