STERN ACTION AGAINST FLAG BURNERS, WARN POLICE

 Kota Kinabalu: State Commissioner of Police, Datuk Noor Rashid, warned Sabahans against bringing in the flag-burning culture of some foreign countries.

He said stern action would be taken against those who showed disrespect for the State or national flags.

"Whatever grievances one may have, burning flags will not be tolerated by us. We must all uphold our State and national flags with the highest esteem," he said.

He was commenting on the recent burning of six Sabah flags at two places in Lahad Datu.

Noor Rashid said what happened in Lahad Datu was initiated by a small group of people who were instigated by one person.

"They is no cause for alarm over the incident. Police are well prepared to ensure peace and security is maintained. To those who have any thought of trying to show any disrespect to our flags, my advice is, don't ever try, as we (police) will not tolerate such behaviour," he said.