Singapore far from Islamophobic in barring entry of Indonesian preacher
Abdul Somad's followers claim it is Singapore's prejudice against Islam that was behind his entry ban. That flies in the face of the Government's record on matters of religion and extremism.
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Norshahril Saat
The Singapore Government's decision to deny Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad entry into the country has created a stir among netizens in both countries.
Last week, the religious teacher was stopped from entering Singapore with his family and friends.