White Flag initiative moves online to safeguard privacy 06 Jul 2021 / 09:01 H. PETALING JAYA: The White Flag movement has gone online. Those in need of assistance are now making their appeals through social media. Projek Bendera Putih (White Flag Project) team leader Muhammad Izat Abu Talib said the change was necessary to protect the identity of those seeking help. “For some, it can be quite embarrassing and shameful to openly ask for food and other necessities by raising the white flag,” Izat told theSun. He said seeking help via social media means that friends and immediate neighbours will not learn of their dire situation.