Rules on use of national symbols to ease on Aug 1, stronger safeguards in place

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When the National Symbols Act and its regulations take effect on Aug 1, rules governing the use of the national flag in particular will be eased, and stronger safeguards put in place to protect against the misuse of national symbols, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth...

Besides the national flag, the other national symbols are the national anthem, the national pledge, the state crest, the lion head symbol, the national flower and the public seal.under the new Act, which was passed by Parliament in Sept 2022.These legislative changes were informed by a series of public engagements that sought public views on the governance and use of the national symbols.

For example, the production and display of flags with modified or distorted design of the national flag is prohibited, while distortion or modification of the design of the state crest and presidential crest will not be allowed. The national pledge must always be recited in full, in any of Singapore’s four official languages. It cannot be used for commercial purposes, unless authorised by the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth.

MCCY said: “This mechanism will provide clarity on what is disrespectful use and will give users a chance to correct their actions before further action is taken. Individuals served with the stop order may appeal to the Minister.”

 

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