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Massive Attack investigated over Palestinian flag display at Singapore concert
AE🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Massive Attack investigated over Palestinian flag display at Singapore concert

Singapore authorities have launched an investigation into British band Massive Attack following allegations that two members displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted 'Free Palestine' during a concert in Singapore. The incident occurred at The Star Performing Arts Centre as part of the band's world tour. Videos reportedly showed the band members holding the flag on stage, prompting police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to investigate potential breaches of regulations prohibiting public displays of foreign national flags without permits. Singapore law allows fines up to $390, imprisonment for up to six months, or both for violations. The band's Singapore promoter stated they would cooperate with authorities, while the band itself mentioned removing a song from their set list due to local laws, though details remain unclear. Massive Attack has previously expressed strong support for the Palestinian cause and criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, aligning with broader international debates over the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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The National logoThe NationalParty-alignedCenter6 hr. ago
Massive Attack investigated over Palestinian flag display at Singapore concert

Singapore authorities have launched an investigation into British band Massive Attack following allegations that two members displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted 'Free Palestine' during a concert in Singapore. The incident occurred at The Star Performing Arts Centre as part of the band's world tour. Videos reportedly showed the band members holding the flag on stage, prompting police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to investigate potential breaches of regulations prohibiting public displays of foreign national flags without permits. Singapore law allows fines up to $390, imprisonment for up to six months, or both for violations. The band's Singapore promoter stated they would cooperate with authorities, while the band itself mentioned removing a song from their set list due to local laws, though details remain unclear. Massive Attack has previously expressed strong support for the Palestinian cause and criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, aligning with broader international debates over the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the event and legal implications objectively, citing official responses and regulatory frameworks without overtly endorsing or criticizing the band's actions. While the issue involves politically sensitive content related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, the reporting remains fact-f

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