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Malaysian police probe flags of China on dragon puppet at Johor parade
A cultural row has reignited in Malaysia after police began an investigation over a giant dragon puppet decorated with the flags of the Southeast Asian country and China at an event organised by a Chinese association in Johor.
Police in Johor’s Muar district said that their officers spotted the dragon puppet during a procession on Saturday night.
“Based on monitoring during the procession, it was found that the dragon replica was decorated with [the] Jalur Gemilang on the right side of its body and the left side featured the flag of China,” district police chief Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, who was referring to the name of the Malaysian flag, was quoted as saying on Sunday by national newswire Bernama.
Police are checking for any infringement of public order, assembly laws or a ban on the display of national emblems of other countries.
The event was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Muar Tiong Hua Association, which has yet to comment on the procession.
It comes as many among the Malay-Muslim majority in Malaysia become more intransigent on issues of culture and ethnic identity amid China’s rising economic and cultural clout in the country of 34 million people with a sizeable Chinese minority.
Recently, the Malaysian police have launched an investigation into the use of flags of China on a dragon puppet during a parade in Johor. The incident has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the display of foreign symbols in local celebrations.
The flags of China were prominently displayed on the dragon puppet as it danced through the streets of Johor, attracting attention from onlookers and social media users. Many have criticized the use of foreign flags in a local event, questioning the intentions behind such a display.
The police have stated that they are looking into the matter to determine if any laws have been violated or if there are any political motives behind the use of the flags. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information or evidence related to the incident.
This incident has reignited discussions about cultural sensitivity and national pride, as well as the need for organizers to be mindful of the symbols they use in public events. As the investigation unfolds, many are waiting to see what actions will be taken to address the use of foreign flags in local celebrations. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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