Why does the malaysia flag have 13 bars?

Question

im not american but it cought my eye that the malaysia has 13 bars, does it have to do with some kind of help from america.

does it have to do anything like does the australian flag has a uk flag inside their flag? im confused

Answer 1

because we have 13 state in malaysia.the 13 bars is the symbol of 13 state.that is:-

1.perlis

2.pulau pinang

3.kedah

4perak

5selangor

6negeri sembilan

7melaka

8johor

9pahang

10terengganu

11kelantan

12sabah

13sarawak