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No fines for Penang's flagless businesses during National Month, says Chow | Scoop
According to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Penang takes a voluntary approach, encouraging business establishments to proudly hoist the Jalur Gemilang as a symbol of national unity without imposing penalties for non-participation. – Chow Kon Yeow Facebook pic, August 26, 2023
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No fines for Penang’s flagless businesses during National Month, says Chow

Minister calls on business owners to voluntarily raise Jalur Gemilang, fostering unity without mandatory measures

Bernama
Updated
2:10 PM MYT

 

GEORGE TOWN – Business premises in Penang are encouraged to fly the Jalur Gemilang in conjunction with the National Month, but those that fail to do so will not be penalised, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

He said owners of business premises should voluntarily display the national flag as a sign of solidarity and loyalty to the country.

“In Penang, there is no such policy (imposing penalties). We believe that having such a policy might be counter-productive.

“Any programme to inculcate love for the country should not be undertaken by force, and many have questioned whether flying the flag is the only way to show our patriotism.

“This matter has been debated in the last 10 to 20 years, so over here we encourage people to fly the Jalur Gemilang as a sign of unity, loyalty, and love for the country. There is no compulsion,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters after flagging off a motorcycle convoy in conjunction with the state-level Jaulah Merdeka Ride To Khairah Ummah 4.0 2023 Malaysia Madani at Masjid Jamek Jelutong here today.

Chow was asked to comment on reports quoting Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin that business premises in Ipoh that refused to comply with the notice on installing the Jalur Gemilang in conjunction with the National Month would be compounded RM250 under Section 107(2) of the Local Government Act.

On the Jaulah Merdeka Ride programme, Chow said it was a commendable effort to gather participants of various ages and backgrounds to ride motorcycles to reach out to the community.

“I hope that the people of Penang, as a state that has adopted the Malaysia Madani approach based on sustainability, prosperity, innovation, respect, trust, and compassion, can contribute to the sustainable growth of the Malaysian economy,” he said.

A total of 200 motorcycles were in the convoy, which went on a tour of six mosques in five districts in the state to enliven National Month and mosque activities. – August 26, 2023

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