SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has rejected five applications to use the Speakers' Corner for events related to the Israel-Hamas war in October, said Minister of State for Home Affairs and Natio
File photo of a sign for the Speakers' Corner at Hong Lim Park. in October, said Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim in parliament on Monday .
"We should continue to allow for peaceful discussion of such issues so that people with polarising views can discuss such matters respectfully and sensitively. As a whole, society then benefits and matures from such depth and nuance of discourse over time." "There are real public safety and security concerns. There have been numerous incidents of violence related to the conflict in other countries," Assoc Prof Faishal told parliament.
Assoc Prof Faishal pointed to"other practical and impactful avenues" to show support, such as contributing to authorised fundraisers for humanitarian relief efforts. But he stressed that"collective vigilance" is Singapore's strongest defence against security threats. He urged people to report any suspicious behaviour or individuals whom they suspect could have been radicalised.
"The laws are only one part of our holistic approach to maintaining racial and religious harmony in our society," he said, pointing to community efforts such as engagement of religious and community leaders."Even where views on the conflict have differed, most Singaporeans have been measured and mature in our response," he said.
Dr Maliki said the Muslim community"responded with maturity, and we understand the value of unity amidst this trying period for all of us". In a separate advisory on Monday, MHA said it was aware of clothes and items with foreign national emblems related to the Israel-Hamas war being sold online, worn or displayed.
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