KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16 -- Malaysians have been urged to uphold patriotic spirit and not be distracted by controversies over the display of the Jalur Gemilang.

Utusan Malaysia reported that Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the national flag is a symbol of unity and should embody love for the country, especially in the run-up to National Day on 31 August.

"The love for our nation must be present in our lives and everything we do. It should be embedded in our daily values, particularly within the Port Klang and logistics community.

"For this community, it is important that we work together to strengthen the logistics sector, which is the backbone of the national economy," he said when launching the Port Klang Community Jalur Gemilang P...