bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

articlePageQuery

filter

article

articleBaseAdvertisingInfoArticle

articleListArticle

articleSeoArticle

helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle

hooksArticleAcknowledgementGateOverlayArticle

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

hooksContentInterestArticle

articleLinkingDataContent

hooksAmpRedirectArticle

articleSchemaContent

liveArticle

advertZone

sentiment

contentLock

topics

types

sections

moreOnThisArticles

urlAlias

commentCount

authorLocations

authors

corrections

sponsorType

displaySlideShow

multimediaEmbed

printHeadline

seriesContainer

socialHeadline

headline

flag

firstTopic

glossary

flattenTypeIds

publishedDate

additionalInfoBoxes

quizIds

images

image

relatedLinks

relatedNewsletters

__typename

createdDate

sponsor

paywallTypes

pdfFiles

seriesReverseOrder

series

disableOffPlatformContent

published

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

body

keywords

readingTime

customTimezone

liveContents

Singapore’s government has issued two advisories warning people not to display foreign national emblems related to the Israel-Gaza war, and to be vigilant about supporting fundraising activities.
This comes days after government agencies reminded foreigners working or living in Singapore not to use the country as a platform to further their political causes.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in its advisory on Monday that it was aware of clothes and items with foreign national emblems related to the conflict being sold online, worn or displayed.
MHA said it was asked about the actions that will be taken if such items are displayed or worn in Singapore, including by travellers seeking to enter the country.
Singapore won’t let Israel-Gaza war divide multiracial society: Lawrence Wong
“Unless expressly exempted, the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit is an offence under the Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949,” said MHA.
This offence is punishable with a jail term of up to six months, a fine of up to S$500 (US$370) or both.
Noting that the ongoing Israel-Gaza war is an “emotive issue”, MHA advised against the public display or wearing of items related to the conflict, given “heightened sensitivities”.
It advised all travellers using Singapore’s checkpoints not to display or wear such items, and said firm action will be taken against those who do not comply, including denying their entry into Singapore.




“In particular, promoting or supporting terrorism through the display of apparel or paraphernalia that carry logos of terrorist or militant groups, such as Hamas or its military wing Al-Qassam Brigades, will not be condoned,” said MHA.
“The peace and harmony between different races and religions in Singapore should not be taken for granted, and we must not let events happening externally affect this peace and harmony we have in Singapore.”
Meanwhile, the Office of the Commissioner of Charities issued another advisory reminding the public that fundraising activities for foreign charitable causes require a permit from the commissioner before appeals can start.
The requirement also applies to sales of goods where there is a representation that the proceeds will go towards a foreign charitable purpose.
No events linked to Israel-Gaza war allowed in Singapore amid ‘safety’ concerns
“This ensures that donors’ funds are channelled to the stated, bona fide purposes,” the advisory stated.
The Singapore Red Cross Society and the Rahmatan Lil Alamin (Blessings to All) Foundation currently hold valid permits for fundraising efforts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to the advisory.
The Commissioner of Charities reminded donors to be vigilant and discerning about their donations.
“First, ask the fundraiser basic questions such as who the beneficiary is, what their donations will be used for, and how donors can receive updates about the usage of funds,” the advisory stated.
‘Quaking in their boots’: Malaysians, Indonesians ditch brands over war in Gaza
Donors can also check the Charity Portal to verify that they are supporting an appeal organised by registered charities or entities with a valid permit to raise funds for foreign charitable purposes.
Serious concerns regarding any fundraising activities for foreign charitable causes can be reported to the Commissioner for Charities.
Suspected fraud or scams should be reported to the police.
The commissioner will look into cases where improper fundraising activities are suspected and reported, or if there is feedback on the mismanagement of the fundraising appeal, the advisory added.
This story was first published by CNA


Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee denies ‘idiot’ Chinese comment: ‘definitely not what I said’

Philippines votes in midterm polls that could seal Sara Duterte’s fate

Singapore dollar’s top-performer spot in doubt amid inflation, growth concerns

Hong Kong property: Southeast Asian buyers, schools fuel revival in commercial deals

Singapore

Singapore says wearing clothes linked to Israel-Gaza war could lead to 6 months’ jail

A woman holds a T-shirt with the ‘Boycott Israel’ slogan in support of the Palestinian people on Republic Square in Paris on October 12, 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE

Singapore won’t let Israel-Gaza war divide multiracial society, compromise security: Lawrence Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singapore will continue to take an approach aligned with international laws. Photo: AFP 

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan says while Singapore has a good relationship with Israel, it does not mean officials are “apologists for what they do”. Photo: AFP 

Singapore to refuse events linked to Israel-Gaza war, citing ‘real risk’ of public disorder

The Speakers’ Corner in Singapore’s Hong Lim Park. Photo: Shutterstock

People at the Marina Barrage in downtown Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock

The Speakers’ Corner in Hong Lim Park, Singapore’s sole free speech zone where protests generally do not require police approval. Photo: Shutterstock

Anti-Israel boycotts in Indonesia hit McDonald’s, Pringles, as Malaysians quit Singapore’s Grab over war in Gaza

Protesters shout slogans and wave Palestinian flags during a rally in Jakarta on Sunday. Photo: AP

TikTok shoppers have led the charge in Indonesia against brands that are purportedly “Israel-affiliated”, proudly showing off the products they are going to boycott. Photo: AP

A woman in a keffiyeh stands beside balloons in the colours of the Palestinian flag inside an Indonesian McDonald’s in this still from a social-media video. Photo: Instagram/@otakkanann

A McDonald’s restaurant in Putrajaya, Malaysia. During the opening stages of Israel-Gaza conflict, McDonald’s Israel stated on its social media accounts that it would donate free meals to Israeli soldiers. Photo: EPA-EFE

Israel-Gaza war: flashlights and patients in corridors – how an Indonesian hospital is struggling to function amid bombings

Palestinians and medical teams transport an injured man to the Indonesian Hospital following an Israeli air strike in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, in October. Photo: dpa

Workers from the Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (Mer-C) attend to victims of an Israeli attack. Photo: Handout/Mer-C

In this frame grab from video, covered bodies lie outside an Indonesian hospital following Israeli air strikes at the Jabaliya refugee camp on Gaza City’s outskirts, on October 31. Photo: AP

Victims of an Israeli attack receive medical treatment from Workers of the Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (Mer-C). Photo: Handout/Mer-C

Mer-C staff treat victims of an Israeli attack. There are about 300 personnel at the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza. Photo: Handout/Mer-C

Civilians arrive in a donkey-drawn cart as Palestinians and foreigners prepare to cross the Rafah border point with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

News

Asia

Southeast Asia

Authorities have warned against public display of clothes with foreign national emblems related to the war or logos of militant groups like Hamas
The Israel-Gaza war is an ‘emotive issue’, and given ‘heightened sensitivities’, such clothes should not be worn in Singapore


Singapore has warned against wearing clothes with national symbols related to the Israel-Gaza war, an offence which carries a maximum jail term of six months, a fine of up to US$370 or both.


War and conflict

Middle East

Islamic militancy

Religion

Singapore says wearing clothes linked to Israel-Gaza war could lead to 6 months’ jail

Authorities have warned against public display of clothes with foreign national emblems related to the war or logos of militant groups like Hamas The Israel-Gaza war is an ‘emotive issue’, and given ‘heightened sensitivities’, such clothes should not be worn in Singapore

Authorities have warned against public display of clothes with foreign national emblems related to the war or logos of militant groups like Hamas

The Israel-Gaza war is an ‘emotive issue’, and given ‘heightened sensitivities’, such clothes should not be worn in Singapore