BEIJING: With many societies currently experiencing discord, distrust and division, Singapore President Halimah Yacob said there is an urgent need ...
When asked about Singapore’s experience as a multi-racial and multi-religious society, Mdm Halimah said race, language and religion have been fundamental issues for Singapore from the very beginning of its nationhood.
So, even as Singapore builds a common Singaporean identity, Mdm Halimah said the country celebrates the diversity of its multi-ethnic cultural heritage. "Singapore is unique – our population is majority ethnic Chinese, but we see ourselves as a multi-racial country, not a Chinese one."
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