CATCH ME UP
Lawrence Wong said prejudice against any community must never be normalized.
The remarks addressed racist and xenophobic comments linked to missing Singaporeans in the Nepal-Tibet floods.
The abuse also appeared around Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India.
Wong said legitimate debate should not be used as a cover for hostility.
Why it mattersIt shows Singapore’s government drawing a hard line against racial prejudice, which affects social cohesion and minority safety.
More context
Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said police are investigating the online posts.
Lee Hsien Loong urged national unity and called the remarks deeply troubling.