Traditionally, the Singapore flag can only be displayed on premises (for instance, outside your house) within a very narrow window period (July 1 to September 30) to celebrate National Day.

But now, the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem (SAFNA) Rules have been amended to allow the display of the Singapore flag from April 25 to June 30 as well.

This, said the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), is after the ministry received requests from members of the public to display the flag as a demonstration of unity and solidarity with the rest of society.

MCCY said:

"With the President’s assent, the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem (SAFNA) Rules have been amended to permit the display of the Flag without a flagpole and night illumination from April 25, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

This brings forward the period in which the flag may be displayed and will continue into the usual National Day celebrations period from July 1 to September 30."

President Halimah Yacob said in a Facebook post that she is heartened by the desire of Singaporeans to show their solidarity with their fellow countrymen.

"The days ahead will remain challenging for a while, as we continue to fight the COVID-19 virus. However, I am confident with our collective courage and tenacity, we will be able to pull through this together. I am proud to see our fellow Singaporeans working hard at the frontline, helping one another, and managing challenges to stay at home for Singapore."

President Halimah also urged Singaporeans to stay united and emerge stronger as one people.

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