Mr Lee said that while the way these sensitive matters are handled could evolve as society evolves, they 'will never cease to be sensitive.'
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong acknowledged that it is “most unlikely” that Singapore will ever reach the point where a “guiding hand” on race and religion issues is no longer necessary, at the National Council of Churches of Singapore’s 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday evening .
He warned that these external troubles could impact Singapore due to its diverse population and openness to global events, as he noted: “These external troubles have a real impact on Singapore, on our society. All the major faiths are present here, and religion plays a big part in many Singaporeans’ lives. And being so open and connected to the world, our people are constantly and completely exposed to external events and developments.
Mr Lee stressed the importance of the government’s role in maintaining racial and religious harmony by setting and enforcing rules and upholding multi-racial and multi-religious values. He cited the experience of other multi-religious countries where ethnic and religious tensions can quickly arise, even after generations of peaceful coexistence.
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