PM Wong urges Singaporeans to reject hateful online comments
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on citizens to reject hateful and racist online comments following recent anti-Indian sentiment. He emphasized the importance of national unity and warned against using legitimate debate as a cover for prejudice.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing challenge of managing social cohesion and preventing online polarization in a multi-ethnic society.
In a Facebook post, PM Wong was addressing anti-Indian comments that have emerged online following the devastating floods in Nepal.
Listen Summarise PM Lawrence Wong urges Singaporeans to uphold the ideals of the National Pledge and reject hateful, racist comments online, especially following recent anti-Indian sentiments. Senior Ministers K. Shanmugam and Lee Hsien Loong condemn racist and xenophobic remarks, with police investigating and authorities demanding removal of such content from platforms. PM Wong emphasises Singapore's identity as open and inclusive, warning that unchecked prejudice can deepen mistrust and threaten national unity. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The Republic must never allow prejudice against any community to become accepted or normalised, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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