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Commentary: ‘Shameful’ racist comments after Nepal disaster should never become normal in Singapore

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Following a disaster in Nepal, racist commentary emerged in Singapore, prompting a public discussion on the necessity of rejecting discriminatory rhetoric. Researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies have characterized these remarks as shameful and warned against their normalization within the national discourse.

The analysis emphasizes that while the majority of Singaporeans reject race-based exclusionary views, there is a significant danger in allowing hateful minority opinions to persist without objection. The commentary serves as a call for continued vigilance to ensure that such sentiments do not become an accepted part of the social fabric.

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