Book on political cartoons banned here as caricatures of Prophet Muhammad are unacceptable: Masagos

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because it is unacceptable in Singapore to publish caricatures and insulting images of the Prophet Muhammad, said Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli.

Such pictures in the book Red Lines: Political Cartoons And The Struggle Against Censorship are offensive to Muslims even if they are published in the name of free speech, academia, or otherwise, stressed Mr Masagos in Parliament on Wednesday .

This includes reproductions of French magazine Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of Prophet Muhammad, which led to protests and violence overseas, as well as denigratory references pertaining to Hinduism and Christianity. Singapore's harmonious race and religious relations require constant care and attention of the Government and the society at large, and it is vital that every faith is treated with respect, he added.

On Tuesday, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo also spoke about the book, and stressed that the Government does not allow any religious group to be insulted or attacked, as hate speech and offensive content can easily be normalised and lead to deep social divides if left unchecked.

 

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