KLANG, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet has vowed to take firm action against politicians who inflame public tensions over the recent reversed Jalur Gemilang incident in Penang, a row that erupted after a hardware shop in Kepala Batas displayed the national flag incorrectly during Merdeka celebrations.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said one such politician had already been summoned for police investigation under three separate Acts, news portal Malaysiakini reported.

"This is a highly irresponsible act! It's not only irresponsible, it is an act of bullying. Everyone knows who I am talking about.

"I believe no one would deliberately hang the national flag upside down. And even if it did happen, we are a nation and soc...