Police warn foreign nationals against importing their countries’ issues into S’pore
SINGAPORE — The police have warned foreign nationals against importing issues from their own countries into Singapore, which could disturb public order as there may be groups with opposing views.
SINGAPORE — The police have warned foreign nationals against importing issues from their own countries into Singapore, which could disturb public order as there may be groups with opposing views.
In a statement that was also posted on their Facebook page yesterday, the police said they have received information there may be foreign nationals campaigning for Indonesian elections in Singapore. The Indonesian parliamentary and presidential elections will be held in April and July respectively.
While foreigners are allowed to work or live here, they have to abide by Singapore laws, the police said.
“They should not import issues from their own countries into Singapore, which can disturb public order, as there can be groups with opposing views,” the police added.
Those who break the law could have their visas or work passes terminated. No police reports have been made so far, TODAY has learnt.
Last year, the police issued conditional warnings against 49 foreigners after they were involved in an illegal protest at Merlion Park on May 8 following the Malaysian general election earlier that month. Six others were given verbal advisories. WOO SIAN BOON
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