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Staff member has resigned over flag gaffe, says MCA

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today 8/28 17:21 X
Staff member has resigned over flag gaffe, says MCA
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Perak MCA apologises after an employee incorrectly installed the Jalur Gemilang and Perak state flag at its headquarters in Ipoh.

From the original report

MCA deputy president Dr Mah Hang Soon said the incident involved an elderly staff member tasked with putting up the flags, both of which were quickly taken down and reinstalled correctly once the error was noticed.

“The staff member expressed deep regret and voluntarily offered his resignation, which Perak MCA accepted,” said Mah, the Perak MCA chairman.

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Aug 28, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026
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