Section 3

If, in the opinion of the Minister, public order in any area in Singapore is seriously disturbed or is seriously threatened the Minister may, if he considers it to be necessary for the purpose of maintaining or restoring public order in that area to do so, proclaim the existence in that area of a state of danger to public order.

Every proclamation made under subsection (1) shall apply only to such area as is therein specified and shall remain in force until it is revoked by the Minister or ceases to have effect in accordance with subsection (3).

Every proclamation made under subsection (1) shall, but without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue thereof, cease to have effect upon the expiration of one month from the date upon which it was made:Provided that a proclamation in force may be renewed by declaration of the Minister from time to time for such period, not exceeding one month at a time, as may be specified in the declaration.

A proclamation made under subsection (1) and a declaration of renewal made under subsection (3) shall be published in such manner as the Minister thinks necessary for bringing it to the notice of all persons who in his opinion ought to have notice thereof and shall have effect as soon as such notice has been given, without publication in the Gazette.

A copy of every proclamation made under subsection (1) and of every declaration of renewal made under subsection (3) shall be published in the Gazette and shall be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after it has been made and if a resolution is passed by Parliament annulling the proclamation or declaration, it shall cease to have effect, notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3), but without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue thereof.