https://www.scmp.com/rss/522272/feed Democratic Action Party (DAP): A prominent Malaysian political party, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the DAP is a social democratic and secular organisation founded in 1965. Its primary mission is to champion a "Malaysian Malaysia" based on human rights, equality, and social justice. The party focuses on political and social reforms, including strengthening the secular constitution, promoting national integration, and ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens. Historically a leading... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hadi Azmi Hadi Azmi Malaysians have rallied to the defence of an ethnic Chinese shop owner who mistakenly hoisted the national flag upside down in front of his premises – an error that Malay hardliners claim is an insult to national pride. Deliberate improper display of the flag – called the Jalur Gemilang or Glorious Stripes – often upside down, is a criminal offence, but accidental displays have in recent months been inflated into a national issue in Malaysia. Critics say Malay nationalist groups often patrol the... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3321648/row-erupts-malaysia-over-upside-down-flag-blunder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3321648/row-erupts-malaysia-over-upside-down-flag-blunder?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:43:42 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu A Chinese funeral and an Indian wedding took place on the same street on the same day in Malaysia, but the two families managed to coexist and show mutual respect, winning applause online. Both ceremonies took place on July 5 in Tampin, in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. The funeral was that of the mother of a local Democratic Action Party politician of Chinese origin. On the other side of the street, an Indian family rented a hall to host a wedding. Funerals are usually considered... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3317684/china-family-holds-funeral-indian-neighbours-host-wedding-joint-act-communal-harmony?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3317684/china-family-holds-funeral-indian-neighbours-host-wedding-joint-act-communal-harmony?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:11 +0000