“We did not imagine that merely holding up the flag of a sovereign state recognized by 157 countries (Palestine) would violate any law,” the band said in a statement
The decision is tied to Singapore’s policies on public speech, which prohibit publicly displaying foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption.
You can freely wave the flag of Singapore in Singapore, but for any other national flag, there could be a problem if you don’t get permission first.
I love Singapore, but I have a question. Would you ban a music band, if they waved:
Asking for a friend.
Why do you love Singpore? Genuinely asking as someone who visits the place at least once a year.
According to the article, yes:
You can freely wave the flag of Singapore in Singapore, but for any other national flag, there could be a problem if you don’t get permission first.
There’s just a lot of weird laws in Singapore.
Singapore recognized the Palestine nation?! /S
I mean as long as it’s applied universally, I’m not completely against banning flags of other nations.
The problem is when the Israel flag is allowed yet the Palestinians flag isn’t.
I think the problem is just having weird laws against freedom of speech, but that’s just me.
I mean. Banning other flags in specific places seems like it could be appropriately applied but also potentially abused.
Not sure there is a right answer. I share your concerns with censorship. It never stops with one thing.