Religious groups should celebrate differences to maintain harmony in Singapore: President Halimah
after they were inspired by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria propaganda online.
It will train youths from institutes of higher learning here to facilitate dialogues on race and religious cohesion and champion peace-building initiatives. Through her role with Roses of Peace and the initiatives she plans to roll out, Ms Tan hopes she can provide a place for young people to feel accepted.The panellists comprised Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Nadia Samdin, senior director of community relations and engagement at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Shaun Goh, chairman of the youth committee at the Eurasian Association Christopher Gordon, and grassroots volunteer at Chong Pang in Nee Soon GRC Cynthia Mohan.
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