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Police arrest man in Penang over upside-down Malaysia flag
Flag error on front page of Sin Chew Daily unacceptable, says Malaysia’s King
![CORRECTION / This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on April 16, 2025 shows Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim (R) shaking hands with China's President Xi Jinping (L) after the welcoming ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by AZALI ARIFFIN / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by AZALI ARIFFIN has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [April 16, 2025] instead of [April 15, 2025]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c94e116943c34784d455a46647e4815f4d3ccded0bbf58f2fe71e7921f3c5211?w=480)
![CORRECTION / This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on April 16, 2025 shows Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim (R) shaking hands with China's President Xi Jinping (L) after the welcoming ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by AZALI ARIFFIN / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by AZALI ARIFFIN has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [April 16, 2025] instead of [April 15, 2025]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/515cc2970a5b10230acb4f34891fa983f344f811ea5f2d017b30a85ac7d42b63?w=480)
Singaporeans encouraged to display national flag from July 1 to Sept 30
The Straits Times says
Rumblings of an India name change
The Straits Times says
Displaying national pride with respect
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