Flag of Malaysia

🎨 What the flag means

Malaysia's flag, called the Stripes of Glory, has 14 red and white stripes and a blue corner with a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed star. The stripes and points stand for the states and federal territories working together. The crescent stands for Islam, blue for the unity of the people, and yellow for the Malay rulers.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

34.2 million (2025)

🏙️ Capital

Kuala Lumpur9 million people (2025)

🗣️ Main language

MalayAlso official: English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Malaysia's rainforests are home to rafflesia flowers, the largest flowers in the world, up to about 1 metre wide.
2. Malaysia is split into two parts by the South China Sea, one on the mainland and one on Borneo.
3. Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia's tallest mountain, is in a national park that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.