Singapore’s New Muslim Affairs Minister Condemns ‘Divisive Rhetoric’ on Gaza Issue

Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister condemns ‘divisive rhetoric’ on Gaza issue

Faishal Ibrahim takes a tougher position than his predecessor in defending former president Halimah Yacob against the Critical Spectator.

S’pore must never allow divisive rhetoric to erode mutual respect and unity: Faishal Ibrahim

A Facebook page had said former president Halimah Yacob is “complicit” in a few humanitarian disasters. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Faishal Ibrahim condemns Critical Spectator post for downplaying Palestinian suffering

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has sharply criticised comments made by the Facebook page Critical Spectator, saying they “minimise the suffering of Palestinians” and risk fuelling division in Singapore’s multicultural society. The senior minister of state issued his statement on 23 May, the same day he was sworn in as a Cabinet member. He expressed deep concern over the remarks made by Critical Spectator, which is ru…