and look where the crescent moon is 
Design of water polo team trunks inappropriate, says MICA
The Singapore water polo team at the Asian Games
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts
said the Singapore water polo team did not seek its advice when
they sported swimming trunks bearing elements of the Singapore
flag.
It said their design is inappropriate, as elements of the flag must
be treated with dignity.
The water polo team was wearing trunks which feature the crescent
moon and stars from the Singapore flag at the 2010 Asian Games in
Guangzhou, China.
MICA said it has spoken with the Singapore Sports Council and was
informed the team is apologetic and had meant no disrespect.
The Ministry understands that under competition rules, the team may
have difficulty switching to another set of trunks for their match
on Thursday.
Under the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem Act, no
person shall use the flag or any image thereof as or as part of any
costume or attire unless approval is given by the Minister and
there is no "no disrespect" for the flag.
Those found guilty of doing so face a S$1,000 fine.
—CNA/ac
