Indonesian preacher denied entry into Singapore


Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara and six of his travel companions were denied entry into Singapore. - USTAZ ABDUL SOMAD/FACEBOOK

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): An Indonesian preacher has been denied entry into Singapore because he has a history of extremist teachings that are not acceptable here.

In response to queries, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday (May 17) said Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara and six of his travel companions were denied entry into Singapore.

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