Singapore cancels work permits of two Bangladeshi nationals for extremist posts on social media
Singapore has repatriated two Bangladeshi nationals after they were found posting extremist content on social media. Authorities stated the individuals were not linked to terrorist plots but held views incompatible with Singapore's multiracial society.
Why it matters
It reflects Singapore's strict approach to maintaining social cohesion and managing the influence of foreign workers on national security.
The Internal Security Department said the pair were separately investigated in July for their extremist posts.
Listen Summarise Singapore cancelled the work permits of two Bangladeshi workers and sent them back for making extremist posts on social media. The men expressed support for radical Islamist groups and posted divisive religious views, but were not linked to terrorist activities in Singapore. Bangladeshi authorities detained and questioned them about militant group ties after their return, highlighting ongoing concerns over radicalisation among overseas workers. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The work permits of two Bangladeshi workers in Singapore were cancelled after they made extremist posts on social media and were investigated by the Internal Security Department (ISD) in July.
On July 17, ISD told The Straits Times Tayani Md Risad, 25, and Islam Sahedul, 37, have been repatriated to Bangladesh.
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