Gov look to enact laws to protect name,image of Lee Kuan Yew
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Government looking to enact laws to protect name, image of Lee Kuan Yew
The Government is studying laws that can be put in place to prevent misleading use and commercial exploitation of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew's name and image, said Culture, Community and Youth Minister Lawrence Wong.
- POSTED: 23 May 2015 14:22
SINGAPORE: The Government is looking at enacting laws to protect the name and image of the Republic's founding Prime Minister, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, against commercial exploitation and misleading use.
Culture, Community and Youth Minister Lawrence Wong revealed this while speaking to the media at the sidelines of the National Community Engagement Programme Dialogue on Saturday (May 23).
Mr Wong said the move comes as many members of the public have raised concerns over the misuse of Mr Lee's name.
Mr Wong said: "I should make it very clear that the intent is not to restrict people from coming up with their own creative ways to pay their tribute to Mr Lee. Our intent is in line with public concerns."
The minister said there are already existing laws to regulate the use and display of national symbols, such as the Singapore flag and anthem. This comes under the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act, which states how Singaporeans can use the symbols to identify with the nation.
The Act also seeks to ensure that national symbols are treated with dignity and respect.
Mr Wong said the Government is studying laws that can be put in place particularly to prevent misleading use and commercial exploitation of Mr Lee's name and image.
Some possibilities include expanding the current Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act or coming up with separate laws.
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Die oredi still need to prtect the ash?
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No surprise.
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Best is to forget about him then no problem.
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Impossible. Some still plp after death.
that one desperate to win sure capitalise to get more.
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then that their problem.