National Symbols Act 2022

• Act Code: NSA2022
• Version as at: 18 Jul 2026
• Enacted by: Parliament

Section 1 — Short title and commencement

This Act is the National Symbols Act 2022 and comes into operation on a date that the Minister appoints by notification in the Gazette.

Section 2 — Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —“canton”, in relation to a flag, means the top left quarter of the obverse of the flag; “national symbol” means a national symbol of Singapore declared by Part 2; “presidential symbol” mea

Section 3 — National Flag

(1) The design and description of the National Flag of Singapore are set out in Part 1 of the First Schedule.(2) The National Flag of Singapore is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore.

Section 4 — National Anthem

(1) The lyrics and music of the National Anthem of Singapore are set out in Part 2 of the First Schedule.(2) The National Anthem of Singapore is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore.

Section 5 — National Pledge

(1) The words of the National Pledge of Singapore are set out, in each of the 4 official languages, in Part 3 of the First Schedule.(2) The National Pledge of Singapore is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore.

Section 6 — National Coat of Arms

(1) The design and description of the National Coat of Arms of Singapore are set out in Part 4 of the First Schedule.(2) The National Coat of Arms of Singapore is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore. (3) The National Coat of Arms

Section 7 — Public seal

(1) The design and description of the public seal of Singapore are set out in Part 5 of the First Schedule.(2) The public seal of Singapore is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore. (3) The public seal of Singapore is to be kept by

Section 8 — Lion Head symbol

The Lion Head symbol, as depicted in Part 6 of the First Schedule, is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore.

Section 9 — National flower

(1) The national flower of Singapore is specified in Part 7 of the First Schedule. (2) The national flower of Singapore is declared to be a national symbol of Singapore. —(1) The national flower of Singapore is specified in Part 7 of the Fi

Section 10 — Presidential Standard

(1) The design and description of the Presidential Standard are set out in Part 1 of the Second Schedule.(2) The Presidential Standard is declared to be a presidential symbol of Singapore.

Section 11 — Presidential Coat of Arms

(1) The design and description of the Presidential Coat of Arms are set out in Part 2 of the Second Schedule.(2) The Presidential Coat of Arms is declared to be a presidential symbol of Singapore. (3) The Presidential Coat of Arms may also

Section 12 — Seal of President

(1) The design and description of the seal of the President are set out in Part 3 of the Second Schedule.(2) The seal of the President is declared to be a presidential symbol of Singapore. (3) The seal of the President is to be kept by the

Section 13 — Amendment of Schedules

The President may, by Proclamation in the Gazette, amend any of the Schedules in relation to any aspect or description of a national symbol or presidential symbol.

Section 14 — Regulations

(1) The President may make regulations for the purposes of this Act.(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may —(a) regulate the circumstances and manner in which a national symbol or presidential symbol may be used; (b) enabl

Section 15 — Consent of Public Prosecutor

A prosecution under this Act may only be instituted by or with the consent of the Public Prosecutor.

Section 16 — Repeal of Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act 1959

The Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act 1959 is repealed.

Section 17 — Related amendment to Evidence Act 1893

Section 59(1) of the Evidence Act 1893 is amended by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting the following paragraph:“(f) the public seal, the seal of the President, the seals of all the courts in Singapore, the seals of notaries public, al

Section 18 — Related amendment to Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021

Section 117(1) of the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 is amended by deleting the words “National Emblems” in paragraph (b)(iv) and substituting the words “Foreign National Emblems”.

Section 19 — Related amendments to National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949

The National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949 is amended —(a) by deleting the words “national emblems” in the following provisions and substituting in each case the words “foreign national emblems”:Long title Section 3 (section heading