Malaysian Prison Department - Insignia

Insignia

1. The fourteen-point star represents the 13 States and the Federal Government of Malaysia, while the star and the crescent symbolise Islam, the official religion of Malaysia.
2. The crossed keys symbolise the authority and responsibility delegated by the department in the performance of its duties.
3. The paddy flower symbolises solidarity and close co-operation by multiracial staff at various levels in the hierarchy.
4. The green background, the official colour of the Prisons Department, signifies allegiance to the Malaysian leader.