Artistes can express humanitarian concerns, but not undermine public order and security: Tan Kiat How
Singapore's Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How stated that while artists are free to express humanitarian concerns, they must not use performances to further political causes or undermine public order. This follows recent incidents involving international artists displaying political symbols during shows in Singapore.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between artistic freedom and strict government regulations regarding public order and foreign political interference in Singapore.
Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How cited several performances dealing with social and humanitarian issues that had been allowed to proceed in Singapore.
Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag onstage at the end of their performance in Singapore, July 29, 2026, in this screengrab from video obtained from social media. Simran Panaech/via REUTERS
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