5 people identified and interviewed over comments on Nepal floods, SIA's Air India investment: Police
Singapore police have identified and interviewed five individuals concerning racist and xenophobic online comments made about the Nepal floods and Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam had previously condemned these "shameful" remarks, and investigations are ongoing as police emphasize their serious stance against inciting racial hostility.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of combating online hate speech and racism, demonstrating how authorities are taking action to uphold social cohesion and prevent the spread of xenophobia.
Senior Minister K Shanmugam had said that the police were looking into "shameful" racist and xenophobic online commments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA's investment in Air India.
Members of the Nepal Army rescue team walk past the damaged houses, following deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, Sep 8, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)
SINGAPORE: The police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines's (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into "shameful" racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA's investment in Air India.
In response to media queries, the police on Wednesday (Sep 9) confirmed they received police reports and are investigating certain online comments related to both matters.
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