Why malaysia flag is almost same with united state of america flag?
The Malaysian flag is an adaptation of the flag of the Federation of Malaya. The original flag design was selected via a national competition organized by the Federal Legislative Council. Three hundred and seventy three (373) entries were submitted, and only three designs made it to the final round. The first design featured a pair of keris criss-crossed at the centre, surrounded by 11 five-pointed stars. The second design had eleven five-pointed stars, forming two circles, surrounding a pair of criss-crossed keris. The third design had red and white stripes with a yellow crescent moon and star on the left. The Federal Legislative Council selected the third design after a public referendum organized by a local newspaper. The Council of Rulers approved the final flag design on 22 and 23 February 1950. On 19 April 1950, the Federal Legislative Council passed a motion proposed by the then Acting Chief Secretary: “That in the opinion of this Council, the Flag of the Federation of Malaya sh
