Students must wear the Malaysian flag badge on their uniforms
We all have that school day memory of seeing the Jalur Gemilang being raised to the chorus of Negaraku during weekly assemblies. But the Malaysian flag is set to become a more prominent presence in daily student life come 21st April 2025.
It will now be mandatory for students in all government and government-aided schools across Malaysia to sport a Jalur Gemilang badge on their school uniforms, as required in a new regulation from the Ministry of Education (MOE). This effort aims towards nurturing a sense of patriotism and national pride among the younger generation.
Guidelines for Malaysian flag badge on school uniforms
The Education Ministry has provided explicit guidelines on the badge’s wear, as illustrated in a circular issued on 24th March.
Image adapted from: MOE
The badge should measure 5cm by 2.5cm, and be constructed from top epoxy-embossed plastic. When it comes to donning it, the badge must be positioned on the right side of the uniform, in line with the name tag, on all standard school uniforms for boys and girls.
All alterations to the badge’s shape, color, or position are not allowed, and any faded or damaged badges must be replaced.
Image adapted from: MOE
Two free badges for every student
To ensure smooth adoption, the Ministry will distribute two free Malaysian flag badges to every student for the 2025/2026 academic year. The following standard school uniforms and special attires will require a flag badge:
- Baju presekolah
- Baju kemeja
- Baju kurung
- Pinafore tunic
- Tudung
- Baju Melayu
- Pakaian sukan (sports attire)
- Pakaian batik (batik shirts)
- Pakaian seragam unit beruniform (extra-curricular attire, uniformed bodies)
- Pakaian seragam khas (special uniforms)
- Baju korporate kolej vokasional (vocational college corporate shirts)
Matriculation colleges and teachers’ training institutes nationwide will also have to adopt the new dress regulations, with other educational institutions encouraged to follow suit.
The regulation was approved by the Cabinet on 14th February. The MOE emphasises that the badge serves not just as a patriotic symbol but also as a medium for imparting lessons on responsibility and discipline. The initiative will be introduced in stages, starting 21st April.
Take note of the new school uniform regulation from 21st April
The new regulation is a small effort that will hopefully help foster more national pride among young Malaysians. We look forward to more details on how to obtain these badges in the future and whether they’ll be issued to students beyond the two free ones from the Education Ministry for the convenience of parents nationwide.
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Cover image adapted from: aboodi vesakaran via Unsplash, MOE