SINGAPORE: Singapore’s authorities businesses on Thursday (Nov 2) reminded foreigners working or dwelling within the nation to not use it as a platform to additional their political causes, amid the continuing warfare between Israel and militant group Hamas.
“Given the heightened tensions, it will be important that we stay calm and never let these exterior occasions have an effect on the racial and spiritual concord and peace in Singapore,” the Manpower Ministry (MOM) stated in a Fb put up.
“We might additionally wish to remind everybody to interact in accountable and respectful discussions on this delicate subject.”
A joint advisory by MOM, the Ministry of Residence Affairs and Inner Safety Division reiterated Singapore’s zero-tolerance strategy towards extremism, violence or terrorism.
Foreigners in Singapore have been additionally requested to “not assist or import international politics”, together with by the general public show of supplies resembling banners, flags and posters.
They have been reminded to not write, put up or share any data in-person or on-line that will “fire up feelings that end in violence or trigger hatred amongst completely different races or faith”.
“Doing so is an offence and punishable underneath Singapore legislation. Offenders could also be banned from working in Singapore,” the advisory learn.
It additionally referred to as on the international workforce to not speculate or unfold unverified data “that will trigger discomfort to others”.
Those that want to donate to assist victims of the battle have been suggested to make use of official channels such because the Singapore Crimson Cross or the Rahmatan Lil Alamin Basis.