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Hang tight as we dive into the latest fiasco involving PAS and their insensitive gaffe that's got everyone in a tizzy! In the land of the soaring Jalur Gemilang (or the Stripes of Glory), a symbol towering with national pride, PAS finds itself in a pickle due to a poor depiction of this emblem on a promotional poster.
The poster in question, gracing social media feeds last week, had the audacity to represent the Jalur Gemilang with only an 11-pointed star and 12 stripes. Yikes! Talk about a blunder the size of Mount Kinabalu! It gobbled up all the attention, causing a wave of fury and leading to a flurry of investigations that can put even the busiest bees to shame.
It wasn't long before the offended crowd was baying for blood, and sixteen police reports were lodged against this deliberate distortion of the national symbol. Well, when in Malaysia, they say, "curi gak paham" (stealing doesn't pay). The Terengganu police didn't take this lying down and promptly opened an investigation paper to dig deeper and seek justice.
Not to be left out, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) squared its shoulders and charged forward with an investigation into the social media post that was the epicenter of this mess. They summoned an individual and even seized a smartphone, ready to scrutinize every nitty-gritty detail under Section 233 of the Multimedia and Communications Act 1998.
Amidst this powder keg, PAS wasn't simply a bystander. Clearly understanding the severity of their blunder, Terengganu PAS gave a public apology, caving in to the clamor of the public and admitting their mistake. Their secretary-general, Takiyuddin Hassan, even went on the record stating, "Such errors cannot be overlooked with mere apologies, and firmer measures should be taken." With their tail between their legs, PAS also voiced their support for the authorities' actions, urging them to be transparent, fair, and firm to prevent future instances of this negligence or disrespect. Sounds like they've learned their lesson the hard way, huh?
So there you have it! The offensive poster might just go down in history as the most ill-advised and painstakingly unwelcome piece of art in recent Malaysian memory. Even as we chuckle about their clumsy misstep, let it serve as a lesson to think twice before crossing the line!
The blunder over the national flag depiction on a PAS promotional poster has escalated into a full-blown investigation, with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Terengganu police delving into the matter under Section 233 of the Multimedia and Communications Act 1998 and Malaysia's Criminal Investigation Department jurisdiction respectively. This incident has also sparked heated debates in the realm of Malaysian politics and general-news, as sixteen police reports were lodged against the deliberate distortion of the national symbol.
