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Shanmugam Orders Action Over Racist Nepal Flood Comments

9/9/2026

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Police identified and interviewed five Singaporeans aged 29 to 66 over racist comments on Nepal floods and SIA investment.
Senior Minister K. Shanmugam called the remarks shameful, nasty and unacceptable and ordered police action.
Ministry of Digital Development and Information will request platforms delete comments that breach guidelines.
Police confirmed they received reports, will keep investigating and identifying those responsible.

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Story summary

Police identified and interviewed five Singaporeans aged 29 to 66 over racist comments on Nepal floods and SIA investment.
Senior Minister K. Shanmugam called the remarks shameful, nasty and unacceptable and ordered police action.
Ministry of Digital Development and Information will request platforms delete comments that breach guidelines.
Police confirmed they received reports, will keep investigating and identifying those responsible.