Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered YouTube, Facebook, and X to block 14 posts that it says target the Indian community and undermine the country’s model of multiculturalism. The disabling directions were issued under the Online Criminal Harms Act.
Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong said the content originated overseas, likely from a China-based platform, and was later shared by other platforms and websites. The videos attack Singapore’s multi-racial society and try to divide people based on race, Tong added. He stressed that Singapore does not tolerate such narratives, especially when propagated by foreigners.
The posts include videos claiming Singapore is displaying anxiety over its cultural identity and ethnic politics. The narratives began circulating in the Chinese information space in May. MHA says Singapore firmly opposes nativism and xenophobia.