National Symbols Bill

This Act is the National Symbols Act 2022 and comes into operation on a date that the Minister appoints by notification in the Gazette.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —“canton”, in relation to a flag, means the top left quarter of the obverse of the flag;“national symbol” means a national symbol of Singapore declared by Part 2;“presidential symbol” means a presidential symbol of Singapore declared by Part 3.

The Lion Head symbol, as depicted in Part 6 of the First Schedule, is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore.

The President may, by Proclamation in the Gazette, amend any of the Schedules in relation to any aspect or description of a national symbol or presidential symbol.

A prosecution under this Act may only be instituted by or with the consent of the Public Prosecutor.

The Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act 1959 is repealed.

Section 59(1) of the Evidence Act 1893 is amended by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting the following paragraph:“(f)the public seal, the seal of the President, the seals of all the courts in Singapore, the seals of notaries public, all seals that any person is authorised to use by any law in force for the time being in Singapore, and all seals of which English courts take judicial notice;”.

Section 117(1) of the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 is amended by deleting the words “National Emblems” in paragraph (b)(iv) and substituting the words “Foreign National Emblems”.

The National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949 is amended —

FIRST SCHEDULESections 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6(1), 7(1), 8 and 9(1)National symbols of SingaporePart 1NATIONAL FLAG1. The National Flag of Singapore consists of 2 equal horizontal sections, red above white. In the canton is a white crescent moon beside 5 white stars arranged in a circle. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3.

2. Red symbolises universal fellowship and equality. White signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the 5 stars stand for the nation’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.Part 2NATIONAL ANTHEM MAJULAH SINGAPURALyrics and music by Zubir SaidMAJULAH SINGAPURA Mari kita rakyat SingapuraSama-sama menuju bahagiaCita-cita kita yang muliaBerjaya SingapuraMarilah kita bersatuDengan semangat yang baruSemua kita berseruMajulah SingapuraMajulah SingapuraPart 3NATIONAL PLEDGEWe, the citizens of Singapore,pledge ourselves as one united people,regardless of race, language or religion,to build a democratic society based on justice and equalityso as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation. Kami, warganegara Singapura,sebagai rakyat yang bersatu padu,tidak kira apa bangsa, bahasa, atau ugama,berikrar untuk membina suata masyarakat yang demokratik,berdasarkan kepada keadilan dan persamaan untuk mencapai kebahagiaan,kemakmuran dan kemajuan bagi negara Kami. 我们是新加坡公民，誓愿不分种族、言语、宗教，团结一致，建设公正平等的民主社会，并为实现国家之幸福、繁荣与进步，共同努力。 Part 4NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS1. The National Coat of Arms of Singapore consists of a shield emblazoned with a white crescent moon and 5 white stars against a red background. The shield is supported by a lion on the left and a tiger on the right. Below the shield is a banner with the words “Majulah Singapura”.

2. The colours and elements of the shield are based on the National Flag of Singapore. The lion represents Singapore, the Lion City; the tiger represents Singapore’s historical links with Malaysia. “Majulah Singapura” is the motto of Singapore.Part 5PUBLIC SEAL The public seal of Singapore consists of the National Coat of Arms of Singapore encircled by the words “Republic of Singapore”.Part 6LION HEAD SYMBOLPart 7NATIONAL FLOWER The Vanda Miss Joaquim (Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim) is the national flower of Singapore.

SECOND SCHEDULESections 10(1), 11(1) and 12(1)Presidential symbols of SingaporePart 1PRESIDENTIAL STANDARD1. The Presidential Standard is based on the canton of the National Flag of Singapore. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3.

2. The Presidential Standard represents the President, the Head of State of Singapore.Part 2PRESIDENTIAL COAT OF ARMS1. The Presidential Coat of Arms consists of a shield emblazoned with a lion carrying a stalk of laurel against a red and white background. The shield is crowned by a crescent moon and 5 stars, and encircled by an orchid wreath. Below the wreath is a red banner with the word “Singapura”.

2. The red and white colours, and the crescent moon and 5 stars, are based on the National Flag of Singapore. The lion carrying a stalk of laurel symbolises victory and glory to Singapore, the Lion City. The shield symbolises the oath of the Head of State to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore.Part 3SEAL of president The seal of the President consists of the Presidential Coat of Arms encircled by the words “President of the Republic of Singapore”.