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POLITICSSep 9Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investmentThe police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA’s investment in Air India. In response to media queries, the police on Wednesday confirmed they received police reports and are investigating certain...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore’s Wong warns racist remarks over Nepal, Air India risk ‘pulling us apart’Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against a recent spate of racist comments being made online, saying prejudice should not be allowed to become normalised in the multiracial city state. Wong said in a social media post on Sunday that an “uglier side” had emerged in recent online discussions, including remarks about Singaporeans caught in deadly floods in Nepal and debate over Singapore Airlines’ potential investment in Air India. “We can and should have robust debates,” he said. “But...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore PM condemns anti - Indian abuse over SIA - AI investment deal , says prejudice against any community not acceptedSingapore's Prime Minister has condemned anti-Indian abuse linked to an investment deal between Singapore Airlines and Air India, stating that prejudice against any community is unacceptable. This highlights political and social concerns surrounding international business agreements and community relations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSSep 5Singapore investigates racism related to China-Nepal disaster, Air India investmentPolice are investigating “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the China-Nepal disaster and Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday. Mr Shanmugam told reporters that the Ministry of Digital Development and Information will also ask social media platforms to remove comments that breach guidelines. “The media tells me that they had to remove several comments because they were so nasty. I don’t know if all the comments are all...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15As India celebrates 80th Independence Day , Singapore , Israel send warm wishes ; celebrate deepening bonds , shared futureSingapore and Israel extended warm wishes to India on its 80th Independence Day, celebrating deepening bonds and a shared future. This highlights the diplomatic relations and cultural exchanges between these nations.calcuttanews.net · India
POLITICSAug 15Indian envoy leads celebration of Independence Day in SingaporeThe Indian envoy in Singapore led the celebration of Independence Day. This signifies a diplomatic and cultural event involving India abroad.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India