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Singapore police question 5 over racist online comments

Singaporean police are investigating five individuals for making racist comments online. The comments are linked to discussions about the Nepal floods and an investment in Air India. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam condemned the remarks as unacceptable, and the police are taking a serious view of conduct that could incite racial hostility. AI

RANK_REASON Police investigation into online comments is a regulatory/policy action but not significant enough for 'significant' tier.

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Singapore police question 5 over racist online comments

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investment

    The police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into “shameful” racist…