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SINGAPORE – Singapore has no plans to fine those who display the national flags beyond Wednesday (September 30), said Edwin Tong, Minister of Culture, Community and Youth.
In a post posted to his Facebook page on Wednesday, Tong referred to recent media reports that those who continue to fly national flags after September 30 will risk being fined up to $ 1,000 under the rules of the the Arms and Flag Act and National Anthem of Singapore.
“Let me assure you: as far as I know, no one has been fined for this, nor do we plan to do so,” he wrote in his post.
“There is no reason to ‘punish’ those who treat you with respect and dignity, and they are proud to show the spirit of Singapore.”
Tong, however, noted that his ministry will take action against deliberate disrespect against the flag in any way, and said the rules of the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act, which have been in force since 1959, are intended to “safeguard the dignity of our flag.”
Since 2007, Singaporeans can display the national flag from their homes from July 1 to September 30. This year, a one-time extension was granted to begin displaying the flags from April 25, as a unifying symbol during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his Facebook post, Tong also encouraged Singaporeans to participate in a revision of the Act, with topics such as allowing more occasions for flags to be displayed, while protecting their dignity from prolonged displays or neglect.
Those who wish to share their suggestions can do so on this website.
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