The Singapore Government makes announcements regarding the lowering of the flag to half-mast in the event of a death of an important personage or mourning affecting the nation . The flag has been flown at half-mast during the funerals of former presidents and senior politicians , and on 9 January 2005 as a mark of respect for those who perished in the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster
2004 Asian tsunami disaster
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
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