Increase in anti-Singapore sentiments on social media; calls for rocket and bomb attacks, says home minister

Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said the anti-Singapore comments came from those who see the Republic as being pro-West or pro-Israel. - ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

SINGAPORE: There has been a noticeable increase in anti-Singapore sentiments on social media from around the region since the Oct 7 attack by Hamas in Israel and the retaliatory military action by Israel in Gaza.

Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said on Nov 27 that the comments have come from those who see Singapore as being pro-West or pro-Israel.