Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig

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Singaporean authorities, including the police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), are investigating British band Massive Attack following their concert on Wednesday. The investigation stems from the band expressing support for Palestinians during their performance at The Star Performing Arts Centre. Reports were lodged, and police confirm investigations are ongoing. The IMDA is also examining a potential breach of licence conditions, as the band shouted "Free Palestine" and displayed a Palestinian flag on stage. Singapore law prohibits the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment.

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Singapore law prohibits public display of foreign national emblems without a permit, with penalties including fines and jail time.

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Singapore police and IMDA are investigating Massive Attack for expressing support for Palestinians at a concert.

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Videos show band members holding a Palestinian flag on stage.

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Massive Attack shouted 'Free Palestine' during their performance in Singapore.

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The police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have opened investigations after British trip-hop band Massive Attack expressed support for the Palestinians at their concert in Singapore on Wednesday.“Police confirm that reports were lodged and investigations are ongoing,” the police and IMDA said on Thursday. “IMDA is also investigating a possible breach of licence conditions.”The band shouted “Free Palestine” during their performance at The Star Performing Arts Centre, prompting many audience members to join in the chant, said a concertgoer who asked not to be identified.Videos circulating online also show two band members holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers.Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption. Offenders may be fined up to S$500 (US$390), face up to six months’ jail, or both.The Star and the concert’s promoter Lushington Entertainments have been contacted for comment.

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