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It was an offence to knowingly contravene specified provisions of the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Rules; the penalty was a fine not exceeding S$1,000. [29] Within Singapore, the national flag takes precedence over all other flags, subject to international practice. As such, when it is displayed or flown with other flags, it must ...
similar to the previous flag, with different crowns. 1925–1942 1945–1946: Straits Settlements: similar to the previous flag, without the white disc. 1942–1945: Flag of Japan: Used during the Japanese occupation of Singapore. The actual flag is still used in Japan as the national flag (officially since 1999 after some modifications). 1943 ...
The Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Rules define the flag's composition and the symbolism of its elements: red symbolises "universal brotherhood and equality of man", and white, "pervading and everlasting purity and virtue". The waxing crescent moon "represents a young nation on the ascendant".
The elements of the flag denote a young nation on the ascendant, universal brotherhood [disambiguation needed] and equality, as well as national ideals. The national flag of Singapore is used exclusively on or in front of buildings owned by the government, ministries, statutory boards and educational institutions on a year round basis.
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
Singapore: 1699 1819 1874 1925 1942 1945 1946 1959 1963 1965 Singapore: Slovakia: 1920 1938 1945 1992 Slovakia: Slovenia: 1335 1803 1813 1918 1918 1943 1945 1991 Slovenia: Solomon Islands: 1886 1906 1942 1945 1947 1956 1966 1977 Solomon Islands: 1893 Somalia: 1415 1888 1896 1888/1920 1946 1960 Somalia: South Africa: 1652 1664 1795 1801 1875 ...
A law establishing the state symbols of Singapore was presented to the National Assembly by the Minister of Culture, S. Rajaratnam, and approved in November 1959. On 3 December 1959, the state coat of arms, flag and anthem were presented to the people of Singapore for the first time. [2]
View history; General ... Flags of Singapore (3 P, 5 F) O. Orders, decorations, and medals of Singapore (2 C, 4 P, 3 F) Pages in category "National symbols of Singapore"