SINGAPORE — Two members of Massive Attack were issued with stern warnings and barred from re-entering Singapore after the British trip-hop band ended its performance on Wednesday with a display of the Palestinian flag, according to local media reports.

Authorities said the band was investigated for their “actions of support for a political cause and unfurling of a foreign flag,” during the band’s concert, reports said.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority also said it is investigating the possible breach of a number of license conditions and will take “necessary action” when investigations are completed, reports added.

Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption, and the Palestinian flag is especially sensitive given the war in Gaza and Singapore’s Muslim population.

In 2023, shortly after the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, onslaught that began the war, Singapore’s home affairs ministry said: “The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict is an emotive issue. We would like to advise against the public display and wearing of articles in relation to the conflict, given the heightened sensitivities.”

“The peace and harmony between different races and religions in Singapore should not be taken for granted, and we must not let events happening externally affect this peace and harmony we have in Singapore,” the statement added.

British band Massive Attack is under police investigation in Singapore after members held a Palestinian flag on stage during their July 29 concert, sparking “Free........

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