Goh Pei Ming on safeguards against online social media posts targeting Singapore's multiculturalism

There is currently no evidence to suggest that the online social media posts which seemingly targeted the Indian community and Singapore's multiculturalism is a coordinated campaign by any particular government or organisation.

Investigations found that the content likely originated from a China-based platform and was subsequently carried on other platforms and websites, including those on Singapore’s local information space. They attempted to sow discord by inciting ill will against the Indian community and undermine Singapore’s model of multiculturalism. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming gave this update in reply to MPs’ questions in parliament on Tuesday (Jul 7).

He told the House that the government regularly reviews its laws to deal with the evolving online information space landscape.