This assertion arises in light of reports indicating that external actors, including Malaysian politicians, have attempted to influence public sentiment along racial and religious lines through social media.
The Singapore leadership has conveyed a resolute message: politics should remain separate from race and religion, and the future of Singapore should be determined solely by its citizens.
This situation serves as a pivotal learning opportunity for Malaysia, which, as a diverse society with its own history of racial and religious tensions, shares vulnerabilities similar to those currently faced by Singapore.
However, Malaysia grapples with...