Singapore leaders acted swiftly; Israeli embassy told to remove "unacceptable" Facebook post
The Singapore government directed the Israeli embassy to remove an offensive Facebook post that selectively quoted the Quran to claim Israelis were the indigenous people of Palestine.
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam called the post “an astonishing attempt to rewrite history” and said it risked undermining Singapore’s safety, security, and harmony.
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the incident reminded us “to be careful of what one says” and that Singapore does things differently.
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said the embassy's post was "insensitive and disrespectful" and could undermine trust among communities. Read more.
Diplomacy for small states is no walk in the park, but Vivian Balakrishnan is determined that voices from Singapore are heard on the world stage. Read more.
Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC Derrick Goh Soon Hee aims to rejuvenate Nee Soon Link, making it a vibrant place for his constituents to live in. He also expands kon the challenges that he faces, and how he overcomes them. Read more and watch his interview.
While Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, Singapore isn't far behind in making its residents joyful. With good governance, the country provides many of the essential ingredients to build a happy life. Read more.
MP for West Coast GRC Rachel Ong shared about her outlook on life, the joy of working alongside grassroot leaders, residents, and partners to build a culture of understanding in the community. Watch more.
