Translating the Sacred and the Profane
about 20 months ago (03/09/2023)
Translating the Sacred and the Profane | ArtsEquator Skip to content Zikri Rahman takes us on a short tour of the way that artists have used symbols of statehood to commemorate, challenge and expand the idea, and meaning of nationhood in Malaysia. Would it surprise you to know that, under Malaysian law, you are not allowed to reproduce, and are prohibited from improper use of the Jata Negara (Malaysian coat of arms), the Jalur Gemilang (the Malaysian flag), or any other official emblems of the State? Yes, it is an offense under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act , as well as the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949 (Revised 1977) , amongst others.