Forging Cohesive Societies – Singapore’s Multiracialism : A Matter of Identity

Singapore’s commitment to multiracialism and inter-faith harmony is not just about keeping the peace but about its identity as a nation. It has achieved much over the last 50 years but serious challenges remain. The speed in which fake news and hate speech are spread online can easily create enmity...

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Main Author: Han, Fook Kwang
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/84070
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/48164
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Singapore’s commitment to multiracialism and inter-faith harmony is not just about keeping the peace but about its identity as a nation. It has achieved much over the last 50 years but serious challenges remain. The speed in which fake news and hate speech are spread online can easily create enmity among the races and religious groups. Much depends on whether Singaporeans are merely tolerant of each other or have developed deep trust and understanding.