Flag of Malaysia
The flag of Malaysia has fourteen horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white, blue and yellow. On it: a crescent and a star. The current design dates from 1963. Malaysia is in Asia, and its capital is Kuala Lumpur. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 35.6 million |
| Area | 330,803 km² |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit |
| Colors | red, white, blue and yellow |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1963 |
Kuala Lumpur is the capital; the federal government has moved to Putrajaya.
Which one is the flag of Malaysia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Liberia
United States
SingaporeFlags of the neighbors
Brunei
Indonesia
ThailandWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Malaysia?
Red, white, blue and yellow. The flag of Malaysia has fourteen horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is the capital; the federal government has moved to Putrajaya.
Which flags look like the flag of Malaysia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Liberia, United States, Singapore.
When was the flag of Malaysia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1963.
What is the population of Malaysia?
About 35.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 330,803 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.