Threats mentioning 9/11 attacks made against Singapore by Indonesian preacher's supporters: Shanmugam

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SINGAPORE: Threats mentioning the 9/11 attacks have been made against Singapore by supporters of a preacher who was barred from entering the country, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K S

at the Singapore embassy in Jakarta and the Singapore consulate-general in Medan on Friday.

“He’s making maximum use of the publicity and he now, in my view, engaging in more publicity stunts,” the minister said.describing the country as Malay land “They say Singapore is being, I quote, disrespectful towards Muslims and Islamic religious scholars,” he said.of the Singapore government agencies, including that of political office holders, including mine, with threats.

“It’s not directed at any specific individual or any specific religion, or any specific nationality. Our position applies equally to all.” “We will not allow persons like Somad any opportunity to build up a local following, or engage in activities that threaten our security and communal harmony.”Singapore’s decision to deny entry to preacher an important lesson for Indonesia in prohibiting radical views: Indonesia anti-terror agencyCommenting on the Indonesian government’s response following Singapore’s denial of entry to Somad, Mr Shanmugam said it has been “very proper”.

 

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I'm against any kind of extreme ideology. But i find the govsingapore was a bit 'rigid & over react'. If he claims he's tourist, just let him in & monitor. Action v proof if any law violation. The ' supporters' repercussions' may has been avoided. kshanmugam VivianBala

Round up those who mention and re-educate them

So it is right to ban that terrorist from entering Singapore then

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