[Ministerial Statement on Race and Religion] I delivered a Ministerial Statement on race and religion and the need to avoid identity politics in Parliament yesterday. Why do we keep repeating the need to avoid identity politics? While we enjoy strong racial and religious harmony in Singapore, we are not immune to divisive identity politics. If identity politics becomes accepted, most political parties will appeal to the majority, and it is the minorities who will suffer the most. We must continu

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In a ministerial statement in Parliament on Sep. 22, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan stated that Singapore’s position on recognising the State of Palestine is clear, namely its government has to accept Israel’s right to exist and renounces terrorism. Balakrishnan also noted that Singapore’s approach to the issue is rooted in its own national interests, and said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “shocking”. | Mothership

33K views · 361 reactions | Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam said in his Ministerial Statement on Race and Religion that he hopes "political parties will immediately reject" any attempt by foreign parties to intervene in Singapore's political process in a clear and unequivocal manner. #sgnews #Singapore #Parliament | AsiaOne | Facebook