The Malaysian flag, also known as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory) is a symbol of the nation’s stateliness and sovereignty. Pride, honour, respect, citizenship and freedom are some of the ideals embodied in the nation’s flag. A flag is defined as a piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution