Mr Somad arrived at Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal on May 16 but was denied entry and sent back to Batam on the same day.
He noted that Singapore’s policies in this area are preventive and based on early anticipation of potential threats. On Tuesday, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs said that Mr Somad, who arrived in Singapore on May 16, was denied entry and sent back to Batam on the same day with six other people who travelled with him.Mr Somad has been known to preach"extremist and segregationist" teachings, which are"unacceptable in Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious society", MHA said in a statement.
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
Singapore did the Right thing. So if you are not a Singapoean or not residing in Singapore, don't ask questions like this...NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU.
At least should have treated him with dignity instead of putting in the cell with his little kids.
Its correct..u have heard his preaching in youtube..
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