Half-mast flag raising is a universal symbol to demonstrate grief,\nrespect, or commemoration of major tragedies. In Indonesia, this action\ncannot be done arbitrarily as it is formally regulated under Law No.\u00a024\nof 2009. Lowering the Red and White flag to half-mast represents the\nhighest form of state respect for the nation\u2019s finest children who have\npassed away.<\/p>\n
Under Law No.\u00a024 of 2009, the national flag may be used as a sign of\npeace, a sign of mourning, or as a cover for a coffin or bier. Article\n12 paragraph (2) specifically explains that a half-mast flag has the\nmeaning of a sign of mourning.<\/p>\n
Symbolically, the empty space above the flag raised at half-mast\nrepresents respect for the invisible \u201cflag of death\u201d. This tradition is\nbelieved to have originated from 17th-century maritime culture. In\nIndonesia, this raising symbolises the nation\u2019s collective sense of loss\nand the deepest mourning over the death of a leader or figure who has\nrendered great service to the state.<\/p>\n
Many citizens immediately raise the flag to mid-pole position.\nAccording to regulations, the flag must be raised to the top first\nbefore being lowered to half-mast position.<\/p>\n
Based on Article 12 of Law No.\u00a024 of 2009, the following technical\nprotocol must be observed by government agencies and the public:<\/p>\n
The Indonesian government regulates the duration of half-mast flag\nraising based on the position of the deceased figure or the level of\nnational mourning.<\/p>\n
In addition to the death of important figures, the half-mast flag in\nIndonesia is regularly raised on 30 September each year. This is done to\ncommemorate the G30S\/PKI tragedy and honour the services of the\nRevolutionary Heroes who fell. The following day, on 1 October\n(Pancasila Sacredness Day), the flag is raised to full height as a\nsymbol of the nation\u2019s ideological victory.<\/p>\n
It is strictly forbidden to raise the flag when it is damaged, torn,\nfaded, or tarnished, including during half-mast raising. This is\nregulated in Article 24 of Law No.\u00a024 of 2009 with criminal penalties\nfor those who intentionally damage the honour of the national flag.<\/p>\n
Raising the flag at half-mast is a solemn action that requires\ncompliance with protocol. By following the correct procedures, we not\nonly demonstrate our grief but also preserve the dignity and honour of\nthe Red and White as the highest symbol of Indonesian national\nsovereignty.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/complete-guide-to-half-mast-flag-raising-procedures-under-indonesian-law-1772450270", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }