Pushback against Assoc Prof Faishal’s return to National University of Singapore ‘deeply inconsistent,’ says netizen
Effendi Baba says the backlash over Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim’s possible return to NUS sits uneasily with Singapore’s talk of compassion, rehabilitation and second chances. This article ( Pushback against Assoc Prof Faishal’s return to National University of Singapore ‘deeply inconsistent,’ says netizen ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Singaporean content creator Effendi Baba expressed concern over the swift opposition to the potential return of former MP Faishal Ibrahim to the National University of Singapore (NUS). Faishal had stepped down from his political role on July 20, 2023, following a "lapse of judgment." Effendi noted the "immediate pushback" against NUS' consideration of Faishal's return, stating that it did not align with Singapore's values of compassion, rehabilitation, and second chances.
Despite the absence of criminal wrongdoing or inappropriate physical conduct, Effendi emphasized that Faishal's resignation acted as a political accountability measure. However, he argued that this should not equate to a permanent bar on his professional pursuits. Effendi questioned the selective nature of moral judgments, citing examples where infidelity or other blunders did not disqualify individuals from their careers.
He urged for a proportionate response, questioning whether a single personal failing should overshadow an individual's continued professional contributions.
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