PROTOCOLS TO BE OBSERVED ON NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

The Ceremonial Secretariat division of the Prime Minister’s Office has released a list of protocols to be observed for the national day of mourning for the victims of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 this Friday.

• the Malaysian flag across the country would be flown at half mast;
• all entertainment-related events on that day would be postponed;
• people are advised to wear dark and sombre-coloured clothing which are not too bright or gaudy.
• Muslims involved directly in the ceremony of receiving the remains of MH17 victims are encouraged to wear a songkok (without the white band) or black scarf (for women);
• on that day, all forms of entertainment programmes on radio and television would be postponed and replaced with recitation of the Quran as well as religious programmes.

SOURCE: http://coffeeticks.my/mh17-flags-at-half-mast-this-friday/