Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Warns Against Normalizing Online Racism
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned that a recent spate of racist comments made online must not be allowed to become normalized in the multiracial city state. In a social media post on Sunday, Wong stated that an uglier side had emerged in online discussions. He specifically cited remarks regarding Singaporeans caught in deadly floods in Nepal and debates over a potential investment by Singapore Airlines in Air India.
Wong argued that while robust debates are acceptable, they should not serve as cover to fuel hostility toward foreigners or prejudice against any community. He noted that these views do not represent Singapore as a whole and warned that unchecked behavior could deepen mistrust and pull the country apart.
These comments follow statements from Senior Minister K. Shanmugam, who indicated that police are investigating the matter and will request that platforms remove comments that breach rules. In June, authorities ordered the blocking of 14 online posts that targeted the Indian community in Singapore.
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