In Malaysia Members of Parliament (MPs) and their service centres (Pusat Khidmat Ahli Parlimen)—as far as I know, including those from DAP serving in the current federal Kerajaan Madani / Mandani—cannot automatically use the federal government logo (such as the Jata Persekutuan or other official federal insignia) on their service centre signboards, unless there is explicit authorisation under the relevant government policies.

Here’s why:

🔎 1. Federal Government Logos Are Official Symbols
The Jata Persekutuan (Federal Coat of Arms) and official government emblems/logos belong to the Federal Government and are regulated symbols. Their use is limited to official government functions, ministries, departments, and officers acting in an official capacity.

Using them without permission is prohibited and may be a violation under the Akta Lambang dan Nama (Mencegah Penggunaan Tidak Wajar) 1963 and related rules.

📌 2. Civic Representation vs Party/Political Branding
An MP’s service centre (Pusat Khidmat Ahli Parlimen) is not itself a ministry, department, agency, or officially part of the federal public service. It is a facility set up to assist constituents, often funded from MPs’ allowances and party resources.

As such, it does not have inherent legal authority to use federal logos just because its MP is part of the ruling government or holds a ministerial post.

📜 3. Official Permission Required
For government logos to be displayed outside formal government offices, explicit approval must be obtained according to the relevant guidelines (e.g., from the Chief Government Printer or through the ministry in charge of corporate communications or national identity).

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Without such approval, service centres should avoid using official federal government logos on signboards.

🏛️ 4. Political Logo Use Is Sensitive
Malaysian leaders—including the Prime Minister—have publicly instructed that political party logos should not be used in connection with government assistance or official programmes to avoid misuse of government branding for political gain.

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Similarly, using federal government logos on a service centre that in practice functions as a political interface (MP office + party) could be seen as blurring the line between government authority and political party identity.

✅ Practical Implication
If an MP service centre wants to use the federal logo or any official insignia, they must first:
Apply for permission to use the symbol from the relevant authority (e.g., ministry/unit managing logo usage).

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Ensure the use is strictly for official government purposes (and not promotional political purposes).
Otherwise, the signboard should use non-government, neutral elements (e.g., MP name, Parliament logo if permitted under Parliament guidelines, and constituency name).

No automatic right: MPs and their service centres are not automatically entitled to use the federal government logo.
Official permission is needed: Using the federal logo requires specific authorisation under federal branding rules.

Political neutrality: Government symbols should not be mixed with party political branding unless permission been granted by the ministry but unlikely this would be granted.

If any DAP MP Service Centres are using the government logo on signboard, they have an obligation to clarify this matter to public. Else they should take the signboard down

VOON LEE SHAN President Parti Bumi Kenyalang

12 January 2026