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Singapore religion

Identity politics will damage society in long run, have bigger impact on minority groups: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the dialogue on Oct 25.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the dialogue on Oct 25.

Commentary

Please keep religion out of partisan politics

Foreign influence that plays on these identities should be rejected, and coded appeals that stokes communal sentiment have no place in responsible politics.
Foreign influence that plays on these identities should be rejected, and coded appeals that stokes communal sentiment have no place in responsible politics.

Forum: Upholding secular system is a shared responsibility

Race and religion should not mix with politics, WP statement during GE could’ve been clearer: Pritam

Pritam Singh speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.
Pritam Singh speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.

Steer clear of identity politics, uphold integrity of Singapore’s secular system: Shanmugam

K. Shanmugam speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.
K. Shanmugam speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.

Shanmugam to deliver ministerial statement on race and religion in Parliament on Oct 14

Generic photo of the Parliament House taken on Aug 21, 2025.
Generic photo of the Parliament House taken on Aug 21, 2025.

Thousands of devotees brave embers at fire-walking festival in Singapore

Devotees crossing the fire pit at Sri Mariamman Temple during the annual Theemithi Thiruvizha (Fire Walking Festival) on Oct 12, 2025.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Devotees crossing the fire pit at Sri Mariamman Temple during the annual Theemithi Thiruvizha (Fire Walking Festival) on Oct 12, 2025.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

S’pore asatizah continue progressive leadership amid global rise in conflict, polarisation: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the launch of the Asatizah Professionals and Volunteers Network on Oct 4.
PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the launch of the Asatizah Professionals and Volunteers Network on Oct 4.

Devotees visiting Kusu Island during pilgrimage season can go on weekdays to avoid crowds: SLA

The pilgrimage season will take place from Oct 21 to Nov 19.
The pilgrimage season will take place from Oct 21 to Nov 19.

Religious harmony remains fragile, but S’pore better placed to handle such issues: Faishal Ibrahim

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said Singapore is in a relatively better position than other countries in dealing with religious incidents.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said Singapore is in a relatively better position than other countries in dealing with religious incidents.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.