SINGAPORE: Singapore's government on Monday (Nov 6) issued two advisories warning people not to display foreign national emblems related to the Israel-Hamas war, and to be vigilant about supporting fundraising activities.
File photo of a donation box for humanitarian relief in the Gaza Strip. MHA advised the public not to wear or display foreign national emblems related to the Israel-Hamas war, including at all Singapore checkpointsThe Ministry of Home Affairs said in its advisory on Monday that it was aware of clothes and items with foreign national emblems related to the conflict being sold online, worn or displayed.
It advised all travellers using Singapore's checkpoints not to display or wear such items, and said firm action will be taken against those who do not comply, including denying their entry into Singapore. Increase in anti-Singapore rhetoric and online extremist threats since start of Israel-Hamas war: Lawrence Wong
The requirement also applies to sales of goods where there is a representation that the proceeds will go towards a foreign charitable purpose.
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