T'ganu PAS staff given written warning over flag mistake
Terengganu PAS has issued a written warning to a member of its staff responsible for the defective Jalur Gemilang featured in the party's promotional logo for the upcoming Himpunan Teguh Memimpin Terengganu 2025 event.
Its assistant secretary Hanafiah Mat confirmed the matter when contacted today.
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