Call out racist behaviours but do so without assuming the worst in people: Lawrence Wong

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SINGAPORE — Calling out racism and taking a strong stance against such behaviours are important, but when doing so, Singaporeans should also not rush to assume the worst in people, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (June 25).

 

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