According to an article seen on Stomp, a PRC flag was seen hanging outside a condominium situated at Hillview Avenue in the Bukit Batok area.
The man who shared the photo with Stomp said that the photo was taken on 22 January 2023, the first day of the Chinese New Year.
According to the article on Stomp, the man who submitted the photo also exclaimed on how could foreigners living on a property in Singapore do something like hang their own country’s flag openly and prominently.
National Emblems (Control of Display) Act
The National Emblems (Control of Display) Act in Singapore states that it is an offence to display any flag or emblems which is not of Singapore in public.
As long as it is visible by anyone in public, it is considered being displayed in public.
Those convicted of this offence face a possible jail term of up to six months or a fine of up to $500 or in the worst case scenario, both.
Exceptions to this law
There are exceptions to this law granted to diplomatic representatives of a foreign power to Singapore but the permission must be first granted by Singapore’s Government.
Ships and aircrafts are also exempted from this law.
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