Man charged over making insulting, profane remarks against Muslim community in S’pore on TikTok
A 27-year-old Singaporean man has been charged under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act for posting insulting videos about the Muslim community on TikTok. He was arrested upon his return to Singapore after being deported from Malaysia.
Why it matters
The case underscores Singapore's strict legal stance on maintaining racial and religious harmony in a multi-ethnic society.
Elvin John Baptist allegedly uploaded videos on social media of himself making insulting and profane remarks against the Muslim community in Singapore.
Listen Summarise Elvin John Baptist was charged with making insulting and profane remarks against the Muslim community on TikTok. He was deported from Malaysia and arrested in Singapore. The authorities emphasise swift legal action against acts threatening racial and religious harmony, with penalties up to five years’ jail or fines. AI generated
SINGAPORE – A man was hauled to court on Aug 7 over allegedly making insulting and profane remarks against the Muslim community in Singapore.
Elvin John Baptist, 27, a Singaporean, was handed one charge of insulting the religion of another person under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act.
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