The Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) president Lua Choon Hann has taken voluntary leave to allow the authorities to investigate a recent incident in which an incorrect Jalur Gemilang was displayed.
During the opening ceremony of the MABA Under-15 Lum Mun Chak Cup on November 25, the national flag with a five-pointed star was displayed, triggering public outcry.
"MABA will continue to cooperate with the authorities on the investigation.
"MABA reiterates our stance that the incident was unintentional and an oversight on our part, and will take the necessary steps to improve procedures and skills of our personnel to avoid any unwanted incidents in the future," the association said in a statement.
The national basketball body also terminated the contract of the company which handled the event.
"MABA terminated the contract on the day of the incident.
"We have taken the necessary legal action based on the outcome of the ongoing investigation," read the statement.
During the opening ceremony of the MABA Under-15 Lum Mun Chak Cup on November 25, the national flag with a five-pointed star was displayed, triggering public outcry.
"MABA will continue to cooperate with the authorities on the investigation.
"MABA reiterates our stance that the incident was unintentional and an oversight on our part, and will take the necessary steps to improve procedures and skills of our personnel to avoid any unwanted incidents in the future," the association said in a statement.
Saya tidak terima alasan “tersilap bendera”
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) November 26, 2019
Budak kecil berumur 5 tahun pun boleh tahu mana satu bendera MALAYSIA.
Saya sudah arahkan pejabat PJS siasat & ambil tindakan dengan segera.
Kita marah jika orang asing perlekehkan bendera Malaysia. Kita bagaimana? pic.twitter.com/HEsU8gtbd4
The national basketball body also terminated the contract of the company which handled the event.
"MABA terminated the contract on the day of the incident.
"We have taken the necessary legal action based on the outcome of the ongoing investigation," read the statement.
