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Singapore religion

Woman charged with vandalism at Salvation Army premises in Upper Bukit Timah Road

Dianna Ong, who was charged on Dec 27 at the State Courts, will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination.
Dianna Ong, who was charged on Dec 27 at the State Courts, will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination.

Woman linked to Salvation Army vandalism incident to be charged on Dec 27

Offensive words were found spray-painted in red at the Praisehaven – The Salvation Army premises, including on the walls and three vans, on Dec 25.
Offensive words were found spray-painted in red at the Praisehaven – The Salvation Army premises, including on the walls and three vans, on Dec 25.

St Joseph’s Church evacuated: Other recent incidents linked to places of worship in Singapore

A suspicious item was found in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah on the morning of Dec 21.
A suspicious item was found in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah on the morning of Dec 21.

Commentary

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

Beyond belief: Singapore’s unique approach to religion

Singapore is a delectable rojak of religions and races, all held together by a secret sauce that retains much of each one’s distinctive flavour and texture, says the writer.
Singapore is a delectable rojak of religions and races, all held together by a secret sauce that retains much of each one’s distinctive flavour and texture, says the writer.

Forum: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all

Religious groups in S’pore saddened by recent anti-Semitic incidents, urge all to respect diversity

Multiple religious organisations in Singapore condemned the anti-Semitic acts, and called for the respect of all races and religions.
Multiple religious organisations in Singapore condemned the anti-Semitic acts, and called for the respect of all races and religions.

Pritam Singh clarifies that Noor Deros was invited to WP meeting with religious leaders in April

WP chief Pritam Singh told the House that a religious teacher had invited self-styled preacher Noor Deros to the meeting.
WP chief Pritam Singh told the House that a religious teacher had invited self-styled preacher Noor Deros to the meeting.

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.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.