Guard against terrorism as race & religion are still exploited globally: DPM Teo
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SINGAPORE - Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has urged Singaporeans to continue to guard against the threat of terrorism.
He said race and religion are still being exploited as divisive factors in many parts of the world.
He said the deliberate misinterpretation and misuse of religious teachings is particularly dangerous.
Mr Teo said: "That is why we have continually invested in efforts to promote inter-faith harmony and relations. We must all work together to ensure that our society will be resilient enough to withstand the trauma, should an attack take place in Singapore in spite of our best efforts."
He made this point at a break fast or "iftar" session at Khadijah Mosque this evening.
He commended the Religious Rehabilitation Group for its efforts in helps Jemaah Islamiyah detainees and self-radicalised individuals rehabilitate.
The group hosted the annual breaking of fast at the mosque.
About 100 guests from various races joined them. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
Source http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120817-0000205/Guard-against-terrorism-as-race--religion-are-still-exploited-globally--DPM-Teo
SINGAPORE - Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has urged Singaporeans to continue to guard against the threat of terrorism.
He said race and religion are still being exploited as divisive factors in many parts of the world.
He said the deliberate misinterpretation and misuse of religious teachings is particularly dangerous.
Mr Teo said: "That is why we have continually invested in efforts to promote inter-faith harmony and relations. We must all work together to ensure that our society will be resilient enough to withstand the trauma, should an attack take place in Singapore in spite of our best efforts."
He made this point at a break fast or "iftar" session at Khadijah Mosque this evening.
He commended the Religious Rehabilitation Group for its efforts in helps Jemaah Islamiyah detainees and self-radicalised individuals rehabilitate.
The group hosted the annual breaking of fast at the mosque.
About 100 guests from various races joined them. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
Source http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120817-0000205/Guard-against-terrorism-as-race--religion-are-still-exploited-globally--DPM-Teo
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