Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan stated that the hoisting of a flag associated with the Japanese manga series One Piece could be seen as a potential threat to Indonesia's national flag, the Red and White.

As a great nation that respects its history, he said, it is only natural to refrain from provocative actions using symbols that are irrelevant to the national struggle. He made this statement in a press release received in Jakarta on Friday.

His remarks were in response to an online trend in which Indonesian netizens have been sharing photos and videos of the Straw Hat Pirates' flag-a symbol from One Piece -displayed on homes, vehicles, and in public spaces as the country ...