Sang Saka Malaya became the central point in the national flag controversy that had arisen around the 56th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in 2013. It was brought by the delegates of PKMM, led by Dr. Burhanuddin al-Helmy, to the Asian Regional Conference held at the end of 1947 in New Delhi, India. However, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (PKR Youth) leader, Najwan Halimi has claimed he was the designer of a similar flag carried by supporters of Himpunan Janji Demokrasi in 2007. The 2007 design red-white flag features the crescent moon and a star with 11 vertices, whilst the Sang Saka Malaya design announced on
Seni gayong purpose, and the passing of a test is required before a student can progress to the next stage. Trainees under the age of 12 go through separate stages than older students. These are as follows: 01. Hitam Mulus (black) 02. Awan Putih (white) 03. Pelangi Hijau (green) 04. Pelangi Merah (red) 05. Pelangi Merah Cula I (red with 1 yellow stripe) 06. Pelangi Merah Cula II (red with 2 yellow stripes) 07. Pelangi Merah Cula III (red with 3 yellow stripes) 08. Pelangi Kuning (yellow) 09. Pelangi Kuning Cula I (yellow with 1 black stripe) 10. Pelangi Kuning Cula II