Overview

• The Workers’ Party confirmed no promises or agreements were made to Singaporean religious teacher Noor Deros, who claimed to have influenced Malay candidates on community rights and policies.
• Noor Deros, based in Malaysia, alleged in social media posts that WP candidates had taken his demands for prioritizing Malay/Muslim community issues seriously, including stances on LGBTQ+ rights and Middle East policy.
• Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Elections Department issued warnings against foreign interference after identifying three foreigners attempting to influence the election.
• The Infocomm Media Development Authority directed Meta to block Facebook posts linked to these attempts, including some by Noor Deros and reshared by foreign individuals.
• Authorities and WP reaffirm Singapore’s secular electoral principles, highlighting the risks of blending religion and politics in maintaining social cohesion.