{
  "id": 5942192,
  "title": "‘How we respond is up to us’, says PM Wong as he calls on S’poreans to reject hateful comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/how-we-respond-is-up-to-us-says-pm-wong-as-he-calls-on-sporeans-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T08:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/how-we-respond-is-up-to-us-says-pm-wong-as-he-calls-on-sporeans-to-reject-hateful-comments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed a wave of hateful comments online following the devastating floods in Nepal, urging the nation to reject such views and uphold the ideals of the National Pledge. Wong emphasized that while Singapore has always been a diverse and inclusive nation, it is up to Singaporeans to respond to these divisive comments and prevent them from becoming normalized. He called on the public to reject hatred and embrace the values that define Singapore, stating that the country's identity must remain open and inclusive, regardless of race, language, or religion.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}