Teo say must watch fault lines

[laksa]

Said unrest in France and Sweden caused by immigration and different social values led to riots.


We must watch the fault lines: DPM Teo

By Xue Jianyue

SINGAPORE — In addition to race and religion, other possible fault lines such as “citizenship, sexual orientation and social values” — amplified by the ubiquity of social media — have emerged in Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said today (Sept 24).

Opposing views over various issues have also surfaced among the 50,000 participants of Our Singapore Conversation, but Mr Teo said he hopes that Singaporeans can work together for the common good, even if the Government cannot cater to all individual preferences.

Speaking at the opening of the 11th National Security Seminar today, Mr Teo said that Singapore “needs to be mindful of tensions in our society”, and should harness diverse views and channel the energies of different groups for the “greater good” of the country.

Citing the unrest in France and Sweden — where tensions caused by immigration and different social values have led to riots — the Deputy Prime Minister said that even though Singapore has enjoyed social harmony for many decades, it may not be immune to social changes in other countries which could be imported into the country.

He cited social media as a possible contributing factor. “Social media can help those with a common interest come together, but it can also reinforce and entrench polarising views,” he said. XUE JIANYUE

 

[winnipegjets]

He cited social media as a possible contributing factor. “Social media can help those with a common interest come together, but it can also reinforce and entrench polarising views,” he said.

Why blame social media? That is just the means of communication. The source is the flooding of sinkapore with foreigners that have become a burden to the citizens and to the country.

 

[palden]

Go do some real work. Talk so much for what?

 

[halsey02]

Why blame social media? That is just the means of communication. The source is the flooding of sinkapore with foreigners that have become a burden to the citizens and to the country.

One day, someone will tack, 99 theses on the door of his HQ.....

 

[Equalisation]

We will watch only if it is spoken in his capacity of a Real General. Is this so ?:o

 

[Capano2121]

Said unrest in France and Sweden caused by immigration and different social values led to riots.


We must watch the fault lines: DPM Teo

By Xue Jianyue

SINGAPORE — In addition to race and religion, other possible fault lines such as “citizenship, sexual orientation and social values” — amplified by the ubiquity of social media — have emerged in Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said today (Sept 24).

Opposing views over various issues have also surfaced among the 50,000 participants of Our Singapore Conversation, but Mr Teo said he hopes that Singaporeans can work together for the common good, even if the Government cannot cater to all individual preferences.

Speaking at the opening of the 11th National Security Seminar today, Mr Teo said that Singapore “needs to be mindful of tensions in our society”, and should harness diverse views and channel the energies of different groups for the “greater good” of the country.

Citing the unrest in France and Sweden — where tensions caused by immigration and different social values have led to riots — the Deputy Prime Minister said that even though Singapore has enjoyed social harmony for many decades, it may not be immune to social changes in other countries which could be imported into the country.

He cited social media as a possible contributing factor. “Social media can help those with a common interest come together, but it can also reinforce and entrench polarising views,” he said. XUE JIANYUE

More excuses to curtail the actual news that are reported worldwide! Sooner or later Singapore media will only show LHL changing his underwear & kissing his husband goodbye for work!

 

[laksaboy]

The only polarizing entity is the PAP itself.

Race, nationality, language, religion, wealth, education level, sexuality... it exploits these 'fault lines' to keep itself in power.

Social media is a mirror. Don't blame the mirror if you see an ugly reflection inside it.

 

[jw5]

Take out ze silver spoon first, matey.

 

[Jlokta]

We will watch only if it is spoken in his capacity of a Real General. Is this so ?:o

This idiot is a REAR admiral, not general leh.

 

[zhihau]

Citing the unrest in France and Sweden — where tensions caused by immigration and different social values have led to riots — the Deputy Prime Minister said that even though Singapore has enjoyed social harmony for many decades, it may not be immune to social changes in other countries which could be imported into the country.

and who opened the flood gates? the common joe on the ground?

 

[po2wq]

... He cited social media as a possible contributing factor. “Social media can help those with a common interest come together, but it can also reinforce and entrench polarising views,” he said ...

tok so much cok ... in ze n, reveal his true motif - discredit internet ... ban internet lor, stoopig! ...

 

[Jlokta]

tok so much cok ... in ze n, reveal his true motif - discredit internet ... ban internet lor, stoopig! ...

Soon very soon. Then we will turn into North Korea.

 

[laksaboy]

Soon very soon. Then we will turn into North Korea.

North Korea minus the free healthcare. Sounds like hell.

 

[enterprise2]

Of course u open the floodgates to all the Tiongs, Ah Nehs, Ang Mos, Pinoys... They come here compete for jobs, compete for space , change this freaking country into don't know what!!! And this fucker wants us to watch out for fault lines!!! Fuck him!!