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PONTIAN: A private dental clinic in Pontian Trade Centre has been ordered to close for 30 days after it was discovered flying the Malaysian flag upside down on Wednesday afternoon, an incident that quickly went viral on social media.
Pontian Municipal Council president Abd Azim Shamsuddin said a closure notice was served to the owner at 8.20am today.
He said that inspections revealed the premises had breached the Pontian District Council 2019 Business and Trade Licensing By-Laws concerning flag display.
“All licensed premises under the by-laws are required to display the Jalur Gemilang or the Johor state flag correctly for a designated period, including during Independence Month.
“The closure was enforced under By-Law 49(2), which grants the President the authority to shut down any premises found to be in breach of licensing conditions,” he said.
Abd Azim said that the owner could submit a written appeal during the closure period, but any further decision would be at the discretion of the Pontian Municipal Council.
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