March 09, 2021
The uniform policy in the public service cannot be tilted towards any particular religious belief.
The Straits Times file
SINGAPORE - Singapore s approach to dealing with sensitive issues like the wearing of the tudung, or headscarf, in certain professions is to discuss them behind closed doors as open discussion may lead to serious ramifications and have an impact on religious harmony.
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkilfi and Minister in the Prime Minister s Office Maliki Osman made this point as they responded to a suggestion by Workers Party MP Faisal Manap (Aljunied GRC) to allow Muslim nurses to don the tudung as part of their uniform.
The Straits Times
Budget debate: Muis not aware of mislabelling of imported halal meat; robust processes in place, says Masagos
Meat which is imported for the Muslim market and Muis certificate holders need to meet halal requirements.PHOTO: AFP
PublishedMar 8, 2021, 7:43 pm SGT
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