The flag of Malaysia, known as "Jalur Gemilang," consists of 14 alternating red and white horizontal stripes with a blue canton on the left containing a yellow crescent and a 14-point star. The 14 stripes represent the 13 member states of Malaysia and the federal government. The blue canton symbolizes the unity of the Malaysian people. The yellow crescent represents Islam, the country's official religion. The 14-point star is called the "Star of Malaysia" and represents the unity of the 13 states and the federal government. The flag was officially adopted on May 26, 1950, and its design reflects Malaysia's political structure and its Muslim heritage. The colors have additional meanings, with red symbolizing courage, white representing purity, and yellow signifying the monarchy.