Muhammad Asyraf Said, 30, was charged in court on June 4, 2026, with assault for allegedly attacking Alan Sim, 55, at a bus stop on Rivervale Drive, Sengkang, on October 27, 2025 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Asyraf allegedly snatched a cap bearing an Israeli emblem from Sim and assaulted him by punching and kicking, causing abrasions to Sim's face and forearm [1, 2, 3, 4]. Sim later sought medical attention for his injuries [1, 3, 4].
Asyraf faces a maximum penalty of three years’ jail, a fine up to $5,000, or both, under Singapore law for assault [1, 2, 3, 4]. Alan Sim was given a stern warning by police on June 3, 2026, instead of prosecution under the Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act for displaying a foreign emblem in public without a permit [1, 2, 3, 4]. The law carries a penalty of up to six months’ jail and a fine up to $500 for illegal display or wearing of such emblems, including those related to the Israel-Hamas conflict [1, 2, 3, 4].
The Ministry of Manpower advised in 2023 that foreigners should avoid using Singapore as a platform to advance political causes amid the Middle East conflict to maintain racial and religious harmony [1, 2, 3, 4]. A police spokesperson said, "(We take) a serious view of any act of violence. Members of the public are advised against the public display and wearing of articles associated with foreign conflicts. They are also reminded not to import overseas conflicts into Singapore, and to express their views in a lawful and responsible manner" [1].
The court hearing for Muhammad Asyraf Said has been adjourned to June 18, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4].
