National symbols

Burial of Mahathir’s wife Hasmah brings into focus Malaysia’s forgotten national cemetery

Visitors pose in front of the Pusara Negara (National Cemetery) sign after visiting the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.

The Pledge’s journey: From #nofuture to #whichfuture

New Singapore citizens recite the National Pledge during the National Citizenship Ceremony on Aug 15.

Display of Malaysia’s flag back in spotlight ahead of Aug 31 celebrations

Malaysia authorities have reminded the public to refer to official guidelines on how to display the national flag or Jalur Gemilang.

Nine EU nations urge funding cut for sports bodies including IOC over readmitting Russians

Olympics - IOC Executive Board meeting - Salon Hoche, Paris, France - November 29, 2023 Olympic logos are seen before a press conference REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Singapore contestant wins best national costume at international pageant with Merlion head shield

Singapore representative Kiki Sun won best national costume at the Mrs Tourism Queen of Asia 2026 pageant.

Brazil declares acai a national fruit to ward off ‘biopiracy’

Baskets of acai berries at the Ver-o-Peso wholesale market in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025. Acai’s active ingredients have piqued the interest of food and cosmetic companies worldwide.

Italy removes emphatic ‘Yes!’ from national anthem

FILE PHOTO: Basketball - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - Group Phase - Italy v Georgia - Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center, Limassol, Cyprus - August 30, 2025 Italy's players line up during the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File Photo

Chess-FIDE reinstates Russian and Belarusian teams in official contests

FILE PHOTO: General view of a chessboard is seen in this illustration. REUTERS/Stanley Cheah/File Photo

Crowning of durian a thorny issue amid Indonesia, Malaysia claims over fruit

A trader arranging durians to sell in Kampung Kedai Buluh in Malaysia in June 2024.

Police arrest man in Penang over upside-down Malaysia flag

A building in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia’s national flag. A man has been arrested in Penang over an incident involving Malaysia’s national flag displayed upside down.

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