Previous flashpoints between Malaysia, Indonesia

- October 2007: Indonesians dispute the use of Rasa Sayang in Malaysia's Tourism Board promotion.
- October 2008: Indonesian lawmakers protest against alleged territorial violations by Malaysia in Ambalat.
- June 2009: Indonesian model, Manohara Odelia Pinot, 17, alleged abuse by Malaysian prince Tengku Mohammad Fakhry.
- June 2009: Jakarta stopped sending maids to Malaysia temporarily until the two countries agreed on new measures to provide better protection to the workers.
- August 2009: Indonesian protesters vented their anger on Malaysia over alleged "theft" of everything from batik to dances and songs, calling Malaysia a "nation of thieves".
- August 2009: Indonesian media reports a labourer being beaten in Malaysian police lock-up.
- August 2009: Indonesia's state-owned recording company alleged that Negaraku was an imitation of Indonesia's song Terang Boelan, adapted from French song La Rosalie.
- February 2010: Indonesian demonstrators showed disrespect while Negaraku was played, which resulted in the Football Association of Indonesia, being fined US$5,000 (RM15,728) by the Asean Football Federation.