Former Nominated Member of Parliament ( NMP ) Calvin Cheng’s comments about a pro-Palestinian activist group in Singapore were “unacceptable and hurtful,” according to Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli on Wednesday ( Apr 9 ).  ,
For the next day in a month, Mr. Masagos, who is also the Minister for Social and Family Development, spoke on the subject.  ,
The approach those remarks were framed crossed a collection. It’s not just about debate; it’s about the message it conveys that some Singaporeans apparently belong if they speak away.
That is not something we may bear in mind. No around, he declared in a Wednesday Facebook post.  ,
In a post on March 13, Mr. Cheng criticized a group called” Monday of Palestine Solidarity,” whose members have been accused of obstructing Meet-the-People Sessions.
I want to partner them to move to Gaza, paying the costs for my part. But only if they always return, so I’m giving business class to the rulers. And you can also buy them some running shoes for each of their 928 enthusiasts. Take a gradual hike, he wrote on Twitter.  ,
His article sparked legal risks, a police record, and backlash.
According to Mr. Masagos, some people, particularly those who hail from the Malay Muslim minority, felt enraged and dismissed. He added that Singapore values and safeguards cultural cooperation.
It has taken years of work, confidence, and confidence to create it, and that confidence can be easily racked up with thoughtless words. We must all pay attention to the harm we might inflict on our cultural unity, particularly when we are in positions of influence.
Mr. Masagos claimed that he also directly addressed the issue during his Wednesday night interview with Berita Harian.
No one has the proper to advise another Singaporean to leave the country because of a different viewpoint. We all have a responsibility, he said.
You’re frustrated, and I’ve seen how unhappy some people in the community are. However, I also urge you to be guided by our beliefs or adab, which is a sign of strength and intelligence and never a sign of weakness.
SHANMUGAM VOICE DISAGREEMENT, MASAGOS, AND SHANMUGAM
Mr. Masagos reaffirmed his opposition to Mr. Cheng’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his remarks next year.
The shooting of innocent life had end. Many people have also expressed their grief and anger, seriously moved by the suffering of stupid people, particularly children.
Singaporeans of all backgrounds come up in cooperation here at home. He said on April 3 that the fact that people of different cultures and faiths stand together to call for peace speaks levels.  ,
It embodies our core values of admiration, humanity, and justice. Calvin Cheng’s opinions on the Israel-Palestine issue are untrue.
His remarks came a moment after Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam stated that he had “very quickly different views” from those of Mr. Cheng.