Starting April 21, students across all government and government-aided schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) will be required to wear a Jalur Gemilang badge on their school uniforms.
This move, announced in a circular (SPI 3/2025) issued by Education Director-General Datuk Azman Adnan, aims to foster patriotism and national pride among students from a young age.
The directive, which was approved by the Cabinet on February 14, applies to all schools and institutions under MOE, including matriculation colleges and teacher training institutes.
Other educational institutions are also encouraged to adopt the practice.
To make it easier for students and parents, the ministry said in a statement that each student will receive two free badges for the 2025/2026 school session.
The badges must be 5cm by 2.5cm in size and worn on the right side of the uniform, aligned with the name tag.
Students are not allowed to change the size, shape, colour, or position of the badge, and any damaged or faded badges must be replaced immediately.
Decorative items or accessories on the badge are also not permitted.
This rule doesn’t just apply to the regular school uniform.
Students must also wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on traditional wear such as baju kurung and batik, co-curricular uniforms, and vocational college corporate uniforms.
According to the MOE, the badge serves as more than just a symbol — it’s meant to spark pride in Malaysia’s history, remind students of the importance of unity, and reflect a shared national identity.
It also teaches values like responsibility and discipline, as the badge is to be worn and respected, not treated as a mere accessory.
To support the rollout, the ministry has instructed state and district education offices to run national values campaigns in schools and ensure compliance with the new rule.
