The banning of British band Massive Attack from Singapore for pro-Palestine acts during their concert has split opinion in the city state, with some lamenting what they see as laws that are too strict and others urging foreigners to comply with local rules.
At their gig on Wednesday, the two-man band held up a Palestinian flag and shouted “Free Palestine” along with members of the audience.
Under the Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act, it is illegal to display non-Singaporean flags in the city state. Holding a protest without a permit is also prohibited under the Public Order Act.
On Friday, police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said in a joint statement that the force investigated Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall for supporting a political cause and unfurling a foreign flag during the concert. Police administered stern warnings and banned both members from re-entering Singapore.
The IMDA is also investigating a possible breach of licence conditions, including one stipulating there should be no display of flags in support of any causes.
Discover more from PressNewsAgency
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.