The Workers ‘ Party ( WP ) clarified details about a meeting involving some of its Malay-Muslim candidates and an Islamic religious teacher on Saturday ( Apr 26 ), saying it has no control over foreigners supporting its candidates.
No promises were made to the teacher or anyone else in exchange for WP individuals ‘ social support, according to the statement.
The Ministry of Home Affairs ( MHA ) and the Elections Department of Singapore ( ELD ) made the announcement a day after it was revealed that several foreigners had posted online election advertisements encouraging Singaporeans to cast ballots according to their religion, including two former Singaporeans and a former Australian citizen. The government claimed they had instructed Meta to censor exposure to these content for users in Singapore.
The Workers ‘ Party ( WP ) candidates seek the support of all Singaporeans in the wards they are contesting in, the WP stated in a statement released on Saturday morning. The Workers ‘ Party has no influence over international organizations that support our prospects. Any interpretation of the same is completely incorrect.
The Workers ‘ Party met with various members of our spiritual communities, regardless of race or religion, during the course of our social work, according to the WP. Our spiritual leaders of all faiths have divergent viewpoints and opinions regarding common life in Singapore.
No “promesses, commitments, or contracts” were made at the meeting, according to the group, which also included other spiritual leaders.
On May 3, voters in Singapore did vote.