Flag of Malaysia

This national ensign features 14 horizontal stripes of equal width, alternating between red and white. A dark blue canton in the upper hoist-side quarter contains a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed star known as the Bintang Persekutuan. The design adheres to a 1:2 aspect ratio, positioning the celestial symbols centrally within the blue field.

Red and white stripes represent the equal standing of the thirteen states and the federal government, a theme mirrored by the fourteen points of the federal star. The crescent signifies Islam as the official religion, while the yellow used for the celestial elements represents the royal sovereignty of the Malay Rulers. Unity among the diverse population is denoted by the blue canton, while the red and white colors specifically commemorate courage and purity respectively.

Architect Mohamed Hamzah created the original design for the Federation of Malaya, which was first raised in 1950 with 11 stripes and points. Following the formation of Malaysia in 1963, three additional stripes and star points were added to incorporate Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore. Even after Singapore's departure in 1965, the design remained unchanged, with the fourteenth stripe later re-designated to represent the federal territories.