The National Day Parade (NDP) 2020 will be held at the Padang and The Star Vista on 9 August 2020. The NDP 2020 has been declared as an ‘Enhanced Security Special Event’ under the Public Order Act.
The areas around the Padang and The Star Vista have been designated as ‘Special Event Areas’. To ensure public safety and security, the Police will impose strict security measures within the Special Event Areas. The maps in Annex A and Annex B show the boundary of each Special Event Area.
The Police have also demarcated a ‘Special Zone’ within each Special Event Area where stricter security checks will be conducted. The maps in Annex C and Annex D show the boundary of each Special Zone.
The declaration of NDP 2020 as an Enhanced Security Special Event will take effect on 9 August 2020. The security restrictions to be applied within each Special Event Area and Special Zone will take effect for the periods listed in Annex E.
Security Restrictions within the Special Event Areas
Prohibited items
The items listed in Annex F are prohibited within the Special Event Areas and it is an offence to bring such prohibited items into the areas. The Police will conduct checks on persons for such items within the Special Event Areas. Anyone found in possession of such items may be arrested and will be liable, upon conviction, to a fine of up to $20,000, or to imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both. The items will also be seized. The Police will have the powers to refuse entry to, or remove persons from, the Special Event Areas, if necessary.
No Flying of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones, are strictly prohibited within the Special Event Areas. It is an offence to bring or fly UAVs into the Special Event Areas without a valid permit. Offenders may be arrested and will be liable, upon conviction, to a fine of up to $20,000, or to imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both. The UAVs will be seized.
Application for Permits
In view of the COVID-19 situation, the Police will generally not be granting permits for any indoor or outdoor public assemblies or processions within the Special Event Areas, in line with the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during Phase 2 of the post-Circuit Breaker period.
Applications to hold events at the Speakers’ Corner (which is situated within the Special Event Area around the Padang) have also been suspended during Phase 2 of the post-Circuit Breaker period, in line with the latest requirements from the Ministry of Health.
Security Restrictions within the Special Zones
There will be heightened security within the Special Zones. The Police may conduct security checks and screening on all persons and vehicles entering, or within, the Special Zones. The Police will also have the powers to refuse entry to, or remove persons from, the Special Zones, if necessary.
Advisory
The Police seek the cooperation of the public to comply with all orders issued by Police officers. Persons who engage in activities that compromise safety and security within the Special Event Areas and the Special Zones will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 August 2020 @ 8:00 PM