Singapore's Muslim community has weathered pandemic well, says President Halimah Yacob


President Halimah Yacob said the pandemic has strengthened the community's solidarity and resolve to support the needy.

SINGAPORE, May 2 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore's Muslim community has done well in facing the pandemic, through which they have learnt to prepare for uncertainty and disruption, as well as bounce back from setbacks, said President Halimah Yacob on Monday (May 2).

"As we enter the endemic stage and face the future, there will be new challenges but I'm sure that given how far we have come, we are up to any challenge," she added in a video message ahead of Tuesday's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

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