•Stripes: The flag features 14 horizontal stripes alternating red and white. These stripes represent the equal status of the 13 states and the federal territories of Malaysia.
•Canton: In the top-left corner (the canton) is a blue rectangle with a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed yellow star. The blue symbolizes the unity of the people, while the yellow represents the royal color of the Malay rulers.
•Crescent: The yellow crescent signifies Islam, which is the state religion of Malaysia.
•Star: The 14-pointed yellow star, known as the "Bintang Persekutuan" or Federal Star, represents the unity of the 13 states and the federal territories.