Malaysia

Police launch probe into viral picture of upside-down Jalur Gemilang

Cops identify building it was flown from as a rehab centre in Penggaram

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 09 Aug 2021 10:46PM

Police launch probe into viral picture of upside-down Jalur Gemilang
Batu Pahat district police chief Ismail Dollah says a picture of the upside-down flag had gone viral on social media and police identified the building as a rehabilitation centre in Penggaram, Johor. – Bernama, August 9, 2021

BATU PAHAT – Police are investigating a case of the Jalur Gemilang having been flown upside down at a building in this district.

Batu Pahat district police chief Ismail Dollah said a picture of the upside-down flag had gone viral on social media and police identified the building as a rehabilitation centre in the Penggaram constituency.

When police arrived at the centre at 3.45pm, they found that the flag had been brought down and the building was closed.

“The police are trying to detect the supervisor and staff of the centre to help in the investigation,” he said in a statement tonight. – Bernama, August 9, 2021

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