Singapore's protection of minorities: religious freedom and state management

Singapore's protection of minorities: religious freedom and state management

At a time of heightened Islamophobia and antisemitism in many parts of the world resulting from the Israeli-Hamas war, Minister for Home Affairs and Law, Mr K. Shanmugam, recently stated Singapore’s determination to protect all minorities, especially the Jewish and Muslim communities. This stance is...

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Main Author: Hedges, Paul
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2024
Subjects:
Social Sciences
Country and region studies
Regionalism and multilateralism
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175924
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:At a time of heightened Islamophobia and antisemitism in many parts of the world resulting from the Israeli-Hamas war, Minister for Home Affairs and Law, Mr K. Shanmugam, recently stated Singapore’s determination to protect all minorities, especially the Jewish and Muslim communities. This stance is hardly surprising considering Singapore’s no-nonsense and unashamedly tough approach to managing racial and religious harmony among the diverse communities.

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