Singapore is a lawful country.
In fact, it’s so lawful there are tons of laws you might not even know exists.
And now, thanks to a certain resident in Choa Chu Kang, we learnt a new law the most people didn’t know existed previously.
China Flag Outside CCK HDB
It’s National Day tomorrow and patriotic Singaporeans would’ve hung the Singapore flag outside their homes for some time now.
Over at Choa Chu Kang, however, a patriotic person decided to hang a China flag instead.
The flag was displayed on Monday morning on 5 Aug at Block 489B, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 5.
A spokesperson for the Choa Chu Kang Town Council told the media on 7 Aug that it has been taken down.
Police Report Lodged
When pressed further, the spokesperson said that the town council can not comment further as police investigations are ongoing.
They lodged a police report the moment they were informed about the flag.
So there you are thinking: It’s just a flag, chill, bruh.
It’s Actually Against The Law
Singapore has a National Emblems (Control of Display) Act.
According to the act, displaying of any national emblem or flags, that isn’t of Singapore, in public is an offence.
Only if you are a diplomatic representative of another country to Singapore with approval from the Singapore government or displays on ships or aircraft, will you be allowed to do so.
If found guilty, the offender might be facing up to a $500 fine, up to 6 months’ jail time, or both.
In other words, don’t do it. Even as a joke.
No Destruction Of The Singapore Flag Either
If you’ve been through NS, you’ll know how precious the Singapore flag is, especially if you did flag raising and flag lowering.
Dropping the flag, letting it touch the ground or raising it upside-down will see you scolded by patriotic enciks and officers and a one-way trip to signing extras.
For civilians who don’t know, doing anything to the Singapore flag will lead to dire consequences.
A 25-year-old suspect was arrested on 7 Aug 2019 in Woodlands after it was discovered that someone burnt the Singapore flag at an HDB block.
Officers from Woodlands Police Division managed to track him down with extensive ground enquiries and CCTV images.
The SPF also suspected that he was “involved in other similar cases in Woodlands”.
If he is found guilty, he could be jailed up to seven years and fined.
So don’t play with fire because it might just burn you.
Here’s a simplified summary of the South Korea martial law that even a 5-year-old would understand:
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