In response to the situation, the young girl has since removed her post from Facebook, according to Tanjong Pagar GRC.
SINGAPORE: People’s Action Party Member of Parliament Alvin Tan has condemned People’s Voice party leader Lim Tean for inciting xenophobic online backlash against a young girl featured on a National Day banner.
This move prompted a torrent of xenophobic remarks from netizens, leading to significant online backlash against the young girl. In response to the situation, the girl has since removed her post from Facebook, according to Tanjong Pagar GRC. He added that this is not the first instance of National Day banners from Tanjong Pagar GRC being targeted. In 2021, a banner featuring national athlete Thiruben Thana Rajan and his family faced similar online attacks. In response to the derogatory comments, residents from Seng Poh estate rallied in support, sending a letter affirming their stand against racism and xenophobia.
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