Singapore legislation

Regulation 9

of National Symbols Regulations 2023

Regulation 9

Lowering to half‑mast

Subregulation 1

The National Flag must be flown at full mast.

Subregulation 2

However, during a period of national mourning declared by the Government, the National Flag may be lowered to half‑mast.

Subregulation 3

The declaration of a period of national mourning must be published in the Gazette or in some other way that will secure adequate publicity for the declaration.

Subregulation 4

A person who knowingly contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.