Singapore: The Singapore government has taken strong action against social media content targeting the Indian community, directing major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, and X to block access to 14 controversial posts and videos. Authorities believe the content may have originated from China-linked online networks before spreading across social media platforms.
According to Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs, the posts contained inflammatory and divisive messages aimed at the Indian community. The content allegedly promoted claims that Singapore’s cultural identity and social balance were being threatened by the growing influence of Indians in the country. The government described such narratives as misleading and harmful to social cohesion.
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong said Singapore would not tolerate any attempt to undermine its multiracial and multicultural society. He stressed that the posts sought to create ethnic divisions and were contrary to the country’s long-standing commitment to racial harmony and equal treatment for all communities.
The ministry noted that similar narratives began appearing in Chinese information networks in recent months before spreading to mainstream social media platforms. Some of the content attempted to portray Singapore as being “overrun” by Indians and suggested that the country’s cultural character was under threat.
Singaporean authorities clarified that there is currently no evidence directly linking any foreign government to the campaign. However, officials said the content appeared to have originated from foreign sources and warranted close scrutiny.
The government reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward any efforts to incite racial hostility or undermine social harmony. Citizens have also been urged to exercise caution when consuming or sharing online content that could fuel ethnic tensions or spread misinformation.
Officials indicated that additional measures could be taken if similar campaigns emerge in the future, emphasizing that protecting social cohesion remains a national priority.