“Singapore will continue to work with like-minded countries to help the innocent civilians in Gaza”: DPM Wong

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** Singapore leaders acted swiftly; Israeli embassy told to remove "unacceptable" Facebook post
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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 ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed]) said the embassy's post was "insensitive and disrespectful" and could undermine trust among communities. Read more ([link removed]) .
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Diplomacy for small states is no walk in the park, but Vivian Balakrishnan ([link removed]) is determined that voices from Singapore are heard on the world stage. Read more ([link removed]) .

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Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC Derrick Goh Soon Hee ([link removed]) aims to rejuvenate Nee Soon Link, making it a vibrant place for his constituents to live in. He also expands kon the challenges ([link removed]) that he faces, and how he overcomes them. Read more ([link removed]) and watch his interview ([link removed]) .
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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 ([link removed]) .

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MP for West Coast GRC Rachel Ong ([link removed]) 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 ([link removed]) .
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