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Singapore’s national
symbols – the national flag, national anthem and Singapore lion head – are
our most visible symbols of our sovereignty, pride and honour.
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Singaporeans are encouraged to use these
symbols to identify with the nation.
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The Prime Minister said in his
National Day Rally speech that the rules for their use were being relaxed so
that more people can use them as they are "powerful, rallying symbols for
Singaporeans".
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The Prime Minister’s Office has gazetted the
new rules on the national flag and national
anthem, under the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act. These new rules replace the existing rules under
the Act, and take effect from 1 January 2004.
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Based on new rules, the Ministry of
Information, Communications and the Arts (MITA) has also revised the existing
guidelines on the use of the national symbols. These guidelines are part of
the National Symbols Kit that is being sold in major bookstores.
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The new rules and guidelines are
available on the eGazette website at this URL
and the Singapore Infomap website at www.sg/flavour/symbol.asp
respectively. The new guidelines are also attached in the annexes of this
press release.
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What's New?
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In regard to the flag and anthem,
the key changes in the rules are:
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i) Use
and display of the national flag
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Under the new rules,
Singaporeans and non-governmental buildings can display or fly the national
flag throughout the year. In addition, the flag can be reproduced in pennant
or miniature representations. Singaporeans may wave the flag at any event in
which the Singapore identity is to be projected. It would promote esprit de
corps among Singaporeans as they share a common expression of patriotism.
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The flag should always be treated with dignity
and honor. Outside the National Day celebrations period of August, the flag
should be flown from a flagpole and should be properly illuminated if
displayed or flown at night.
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The flag shall not be used in any trademark,
nor for any commercial or advertising purposes. It shall not be used in any
furnishings, decoration, covering, attire nor at any private funeral activity.
No graphics or word should be superimposed on the flag. For more details,
please refer to Annex A.
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Rules on use of national symbols relaxed
