Deadline to redeem free national flags via Shopee extended till July 29; almost 100k given out
The initiative aims to allow more Singaporeans to proudly display the national flag at home during SG60.
SINGAPORE – Nearly 100,000 Singapore flags have been
distributed free by Shopee, with the deadline to get one extended till 11.59pm on July 29, or while stocks last.
The extension is in response to the strong public interest, the online shopping platform said in a statement on July 21.
The initiative, called Fly Our Flag, is a collaboration with the National Day Parade organisers and was to run till 11.59am on July 15, or while stocks last, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said in a statement on June 27.
To redeem the flag, go to
https://shopee.sg/ndp-2025-flyourflag , log in with Singpass and choose to have the flag delivered at a cost, or collect it from over 3,000 collection points for free.
Singaporeans are encouraged to display the national flag during the National Day celebration period between July 1 and Sept 30, MCCY said earlier.
During this period, the rules for flying and displaying the flag are relaxed. The flag may be flown without a flagpole and does not have to be illuminated at night. The flag may be displayed at offices, buildings and residential premises.
The national flag should be treated with respect and used in 'an appropriate and dignified manner', and torn or worn-out flags should not be displayed, MCCY said earlier.
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Shopee will also participate in the parade for the first time with a marching contingent, commemorating its 10th year in Singapore.
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