Protecting minority sensitivites part of S'pore's playbook for social cohesion, says former top civil servant

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SINGAPORE - A cartoon insulting Islam would never be allowed to be published in Singapore in the name of free speech, said former top civil servant Yeoh Chee Yan on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - A cartoon insulting Islam would never be allowed to be published in Singapore in the name of free speech, said former top civil servant Yeoh Chee Yan on Saturday.

Protecting minority sensitivities in this way is part of Singapore's"playbook" on governing a multi-religious society, where the Government plays a role of arbiter between different communities and sets clear boundaries to protect cohesion, said Ms Yeoh.

It also aims to inspire Muslim communities to embody the spirit of good character, competency and active citizenry, said Muis in a statement on Friday. It was authored by Hong Kong Baptist University's professor of media studies Cherian George and graphic novelist Sonny Liew.

 

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correction: supressing and isd

Good summary of Singapore: - cowardice - no freedom of speech - hypocrisy

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