Singapore arms and flag and national anthem act
Introduction of the National Symbols Bill
The National Symbols Bill was introduced in Parliament on 2 August 2022 to replace the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act. It seeks to provide formal statutory recognition to our National Symbols and Presidential Symbols, and will provide a framework to promote appropriate use of the National Symbols while allowing for their wider use by Singaporeans to express national pride and solidarity.
02 August 2022
- The National Symbols Bill was introduced in Parliament on 2 August 2022 to replace the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem (“SAFNA”) Act. The National Symbols Bill seeks to provide formal statutory recognition to our National Symbols and Presidential Symbols (collectively referred to as “the Symbols”). It will provide a framework to promote appropriate use of the National Symbols, while allowing for their wider use by Singaporeans to express national pride and solidarity.
Public Suggestions and Feedback Instrumental in Informing Legislative Changes
Formal Statutory Recognition for Symbols Introduced After 1959
Greater Flexibility for Approval
Updated Penalties for Misuse of the Symbols
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Last updated on 02 August 2022
