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‘We don’t introduce ourselves as Chinese, Malay or Indian, but as Singaporean’

Ms Toshiko Kadir’s story appears in the exhibition’s Relate section, which explores how multiculturalism is lived through everyday family life and personal histories.
Ms Toshiko Kadir’s story appears in the exhibition’s Relate section, which explores how multiculturalism is lived through everyday family life and personal histories.

France to rule on reopening probe into black man’s death in custody

Protesters taking part in a march in Beaumont-sur-Oise on July 20, 2019, against police violence after the death of Adama Traore in police custody.
Protesters taking part in a march in Beaumont-sur-Oise on July 20, 2019, against police violence after the death of Adama Traore in police custody.

Hindu minority watchful as Bangladesh heads to polls

Jamaat-e-Islami party nominated Krishna Nandy from a Hindu‑majority constituency long held by the Awami League..
Jamaat-e-Islami party nominated Krishna Nandy from a Hindu‑majority constituency long held by the Awami League..

Reaction to Trump’s racist post shows he is not always immune to rules of politics

President Trump spoke about the video clip of the Obamas on his social media feed as he travelled on Air Force One on Feb 6.
President Trump spoke about the video clip of the Obamas on his social media feed as he travelled on Air Force One on Feb 6.

2 PhD students get more than $250,000 from US university after ‘pungent’ Indian food complaint

Complaints about food smells have long been used to suggest that certain people are inferior, said a food studies scholar.
Complaints about food smells have long been used to suggest that certain people are inferior, said a food studies scholar.

Trump says civil rights-era protections led to white people being ‘very badly treated’

US President Donald Trump echoed grievances amplified by top officials who in recent weeks have urged white men to file federal complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
US President Donald Trump echoed grievances amplified by top officials who in recent weeks have urged white men to file federal complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘abhorrent messages’ to England women’s footballer Jess Carter

England defender Jess Carter (right) was subjected to online abuse by a man in Britain during the 2025 European Championships.
England defender Jess Carter (right) was subjected to online abuse by a man in Britain during the 2025 European Championships.

Israeli government accuses Mamdani of anti-Semitism over cancelled orders

Mr Zohran Mamdani did not directly address the Israeli government’s accusation at a news conference on Jan 2.
Mr Zohran Mamdani did not directly address the Israeli government’s accusation at a news conference on Jan 2.

Forum: Children heard using disrespectful language in playgrounds

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Singapore’s social cohesion faces big test in the age of borderless viral hate speech

Pedestrians/shoppers at Orchard Road, 6 March 2023. race, racial / religious harmony, Singapore, aging population, Singaporeans, foreigners, multi-racial, foreign talent
Pedestrians/shoppers at Orchard Road, 6 March 2023. race, racial / religious harmony, Singapore, aging population, Singaporeans, foreigners, multi-racial, foreign talent

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