SINGAPORE - Singapore Malays have developed their own unique identity, and one of the defining characteristics is in the way Islam is practised in Singapore's multiracial context.
Malays came to Singapore in large numbers after Stamford Raffles arrived 200 years ago, including the Orang Laut, Malays from Johor and Riau, Minang, Bugis, Javanese, Baweanese, and were joined by Arabs from Yemen and some people from India, he noted. In the process, Singapore Malays have become distinct from other Malays in the region and from Muslims elsewhere in the world, and prospered with the nation, he noted.
On character, PM Lee said that while Islam is practised in different ways by different Muslim communities, depending on their histories and traditions, in Singapore's plural society, it is practised in a spirit of mutual respect, tolerance and inclusiveness. "He posted on Facebook how all cultures and beliefs must be respected, and how his attendance at the Buddhist funeral was a teachable moment for his children. Actually, it was a teachable moment for all of us, whatever our religion or our age," PM Lee said.
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