Page:National Symbols Regulations 2023.pdf/7

Rh Display of National Flag in relation to other flags, objects, etc.

8.—(1) Subject to international practice, the National Flag must take precedence over all other flags when displayed in Singapore.

(2) When the National Flag is displayed with any other flag or flags, the National Flag must be displayed prominently, in the position of honour and, where practicable, above the other flag or flags.

(3) When raised or carried in a procession with any other flag or flags, the National Flag must be raised or carried—
 * (a) high on the right shoulder of the standard bearer;
 * (b) if in a single file, in front of the other flag or flags; and
 * (c) if carried side-by-side with the other flag or flags, in the position of honour.

(4) The National Flag must not be displayed below any other flag, emblem or object.

(5) When the National Flag is displayed on a platform or stage, the National Flag must—
 * (a) be above all decorations;
 * (b) subject to sub-paragraph (c), be behind and above any person speaking from the platform or stage; and
 * (c) if displayed from a staff standing on the platform or stage, be on the right side of any person speaking from the platform or stage.

(6) When the National Flag is hung—
 * (a) the National Flag must be hung against a vertical wall or other vertical flat surface; and
 * (b) the crescent and stars must be on the top left position as seen by a spectator facing the National Flag and the wall or surface, as the case may be.

(7) The National Flag must not be dipped in salute to any person or thing.