Penalty for Illegal Display of Foreign National Emblems in Line with Disrespectful Use of Singapore's National Symbols

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether the Government will consider amending the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949 to increase the current penalty of $500 for the illegal display of foreign national emblems by an individual to be in line with penalties for disrespectful use of Singapore's national symbols or that for defacing a national monument.

Mr K Shanmugam: Under the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949, the penalty for the illegal display of foreign national emblems by an individual is a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

The penalty is assessed to be sufficient for now and there are, currently, no plans to increase it.