Responsible Public Speech for a Cohesive Society: Insights from Edwin Tong
Singapore's Law Minister, Edwin Tong, emphasizes the importance of responsible public speech in fostering a cohesive society. He highlights the need to be mindful of the impact of words, especially in online spaces, to promote open and honest discourse based on facts. Tong also discusses the role of multiculturalism and good leadership in maintaining societal cohesion.
Minister for Law Edwin Tong delivered a keynote address at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies on June 26. He emphasized the importance of responsible public speech in a cohesive society, urging people to consider the impact of their words, especially in online spaces. Mr. Tong highlighted the need to avoid hateful speech to prevent conflicts and promote open, honest discourse based on facts.
He stressed the continuous effort required to maintain multiculturalism, emphasizing the role of both good leadership and citizen support. Mr. Tong also highlighted the importance of young leaders in fostering intergenerational bonding and building a cohesive society. The conference, attended by over 1,000 participants from various countries, aimed to promote interfaith and multicultural dialogue to create resilient multicultural societies.
According to the source: The Straits Times.
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