Singapore Strengthens Social Fabric as New Racial Harmony Law Takes Effect

Singapore's most significant social policy update in years kicks in tomorrow. The Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act 2025 takes effect on September 15, consolidating existing statutes and introducing new powers to curb content that threatens racial harmony, including restraining orders and a community remedial initiative for minor offenders. The Ministry of Home Affairs says it strengthens the city-state's ability to preserve its multicultural society against emerging...