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S’pore society needs to step up to preserve racial, religious harmony

Government policies lay the groundwork but true cohesion requires active participation from citizens

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Singapore has long been held up as an example of a diverse, multicultural society that has managed to avoid the racial and religious conflicts.

Singapore has long been held up as an example of a diverse, multicultural society that has managed to avoid racial and religious conflicts.

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Melvin Tay

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