DECEMBER 11, 2024 — An upside-down Malaysian flag was displayed on national badminton player Lee Zii Jia’s jersey during his opening match at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, the Star reports.
The incident occurred during his victory over Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen today, according to Free Malaysia Today.
Victor, the official sponsor of Lee Zii Jia, has issued a formal apology for the error.
The company expressed regret and stated that the mistake did not reflect any disrespect towards Malaysia, its national symbols, or the honor of representing the country internationally.
“We sincerely apologise to all Malaysian badminton fans and Lee Zii Jia for the error displayed on his jersey during today’s BWF World Tour Finals,” Victor said in a statement. “The Malaysian flag embodies unity and identity, and we deeply regret any unintended disrespect caused by this oversight.”
Victor also announced that it is conducting a thorough review to prevent similar errors in the future.
Image: Free Malaysia Today
