The Malaysian flag, or "Jalur Gemilang", comprises 14 alternating red and white horizontal stripes, symbolizing the country's 13 states and federal territories. There's a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed star known as the "Bintang Persekutuan" (Federal Star). The crescent represents Islam, the nation's official religion, and the star signifies unity among the country's states.