<Li> After the death of the president / vice president / former president or other great figures who have great influence for the region / country . For example: the Indonesian flag was raised half - mast for a week after Soekarno, Soeharto and Abdurrahman Wahid's death . </Li> <Li> On other national days of mourning </Li> <P> The flag of Japan is flown at half - mast upon the death of the Emperor of Japan, other members of the Imperial Family, or a current or former Prime Minister, and also following national disasters such as the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . In addition to the tradition of half - mast, the national flag topped by black cloth may be flown to designate mourning . See the flag of Japan for more . </P> <P> The flag of Malaysia (Jalur Gemilang) is flown at half - mast all over the country: </P>

Who has the authority to order flags at half mast