Ex-Ngee Ann Poly lecturer to be charged over racist remarks to couple, insensitive comments on religion

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He was not named in the police statement. The police said he allegedly passed racist remarks to a 26-year-old man in the vicinity of Angullia Park on June 5 last year.

He also allegedly made insensitive remarks about religion during a lecture at Ngee Ann Polytechnic on July 28, 2017, and is believed to have provided insensitive answers about religion in response to questions on an online forum between Aug 10, 2020, and Sept 13 the same year.If convicted of uttering of words with the deliberate intention of wounding the racial feelings of a person, he faces jail of up to three years, a fine, or both.

If guilty of committing an act prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony between different religious groups, he faces jail of up to three years, a fine, or both. He could also be jailed for up to 12 months, fined up to $40,000, or both, if convicted of possessing obscene films. The police said they take a serious view of acts that have the potential to harm racial harmony in Singapore.

"Any person who makes remarks or acts in a manner which causes ill will and hostility between the different races or religious groups in Singapore will be dealt with swiftly and in accordance with the law," they added.

 

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