Malaysians, How Well Do You Think You Know The Meaning Behind Your State Flag?

Do you remember your days as a school kid when you had to line up every morning for assembly (very reluctantly) and belt out the national anthem and your state song (very enthusiastically)? Or were you the prefect who was in charge of flag duty that week, and was pretty much anxious in making sure your flag-raising skills were in tune with the song? Well, whatever your roles were in school, we can all agree that the experience was pretty much the same. But have you ever wondered what certain elements of the flag you’ve spent a great deal of your schooling days staring at actually mean? What do the colours and patterns symbolize? If you’re unsure of that, don’t worry, we at Rojak Daily have done our homework to uncover the true meaning behind each state flag.

KEDAH

Kedah, the land of paddy fields or known as “negeri jelapang padi” in Malay is situated in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Kedahans take pride in their bold red flag which features a moon crest, shield, and paddy garland. The red colour is their traditional colour and has been used in their flag since the 18^th century. It wasn’t until 1912 did they make some changes to the flag which is widely used until today. The shield symbolizes the royal family who looks after their citizens and protect them from any harm. The moon crest on the other hand symbolizes Islam as its official religion.