Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong
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Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/33768869d44595894685bbfc1dfff7fd00d974b9299a69f263ea02dca5dd2a4a?w=480)
![ST20260207-202626000833-Lim Yaohui-Anjali Raguraman-arolive07/
Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1f7f1ab1c6345093178eec68c3f9e37476e2f87e2e81c5ed206d691c931f0f5c?w=480)
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