KUCHING, Dec. 21 -- A new guideline on political parties displaying their party flags in public places will take effect from Jan 1 next year, said Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng.

He said the guideline will set out rules and principles on how party flags should be displayed to prevent unnecessary arguments or conflicts.

"This is also to ensure public safety and that the party flags are displayed in public areas where traffic congestion will be avoided," he said during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' on Saturday.

Wee said there will be standard procedures in place before a political party is permitted to fly its flags in public areas.

According to him, the new guideline clearly specifies where political parties may di...